Mid-Level DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

About the role

DeNOVO Solutions, LLC is seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to support the design, deployment, automation, and sustainment of secure cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical government operations. This role is ideal for an experienced DevOps professional with expertise in Kubernetes, cloud platforms, automation, and infrastructure-as-code who thrives in customer-facing environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters supporting enterprise applications and cloud-native workloads.
• Support containerized environments while ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational reliability.
• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions utilizing Terraform, automate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) image creation using Packer, and integrate automated build processes into GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated deployment pipelines supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Utilize GitLab and modern DevOps practices to streamline software delivery.
• Manage enterprise infrastructure using Ansible while supporting multiple development, testing, and production environments across government networks.
• Implement STIG hardening, remediate compliance findings identified through Tenable, and ensure infrastructure meets DoD and Intelligence Community security requirements.
• Maintain critical infrastructure including Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, Active Directory services, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) providers while supporting enterprise cloud operations.
• Work directly with government customers to identify application integration requirements, provide technical recommendations, communicate implementation strategies, and enhance existing enterprise applications and infrastructure.

Requirements

• Experience with containerization and DevOps engineering.
• Experience implementing cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with automation and CI/CD tools.
• Experience supporting Kubernetes clusters and architecture.
• Experience with Windows Active Directory.
• Experience working directly with government customers in client-facing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.

Skills & Knowledge

• Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Amazon EKS.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm.
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation: Terraform, Ansible, Packer.
• CI/CD & DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, automation pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows.
• Security & Compliance: STIG Hardening, Tenable, DoD compliance, security remediation.
• Configuration & Identity Management: Active Directory, OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Development Practices: Git, cloud automation, multi-environment deployments (DEV, TEST, PROD).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Premiums 100% Employer Paid for you and your legal dependents or plus up, cost split plan.
• Company Outings and Trips.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Skillset Training, and New/Renewed Certification assistance.
• HomeFundIt Company Down Payment Match – Employer match towards the down payment of buying a new home.

Pay

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)

Schedule

N/A