Lead DevOps Engineer

The Team

Information processing and sense-making systems are crucial for national security. STR’s Analytics and Command & Control (AC2) Division develops advanced technology solutions to provide asymmetric advantages. The Mission Applications (MA) Group specializes in applying STR technology to meet customer mission needs, combining with other engineering teams to accelerate technology transition.

The Role

As a DevOps Engineer in the Mission Applications Group, you will lead software teams to design, develop, and maintain infrastructure and tooling for operational software deployment. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting cloud toolsets in unclassified environments
• Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels
• Liaising with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and compliant with Department of Defense standards
• Coaching team members on DevOps best practices and improving processes

This role benefits from STR’s flexible, hybrid environment, allowing remote work when necessary. You may occasionally need to work at STR or government facilities for classified operations.

Who You Are

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active SCI clearance
• BS in Computer Science or related field with at least 5 years of work experience
• Experience with CI/CD tools, cloud platforms, containerization, Kubernetes, and DevOps best practices
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred qualifications include:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Experience in full web-service stacks, project tracking tools, and Kubernetes management
• Current Security+ certification

Location options: San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA. Relocation willing.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000. Offers are based on factors such as experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.