Senior DevSecOps / Platform Engineer - Clearance Required

Join a high-impact engineering team building secure, mission-critical cloud infrastructure that supports government operations across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Accountabilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to streamline application deployment and delivery.
• Support the migration of legacy repositories and development workflows from BitBucket to GitLab while ensuring minimal disruption.
• Provision, deploy, and manage infrastructure across AWS GovCloud, hybrid cloud, edge, and government network environments using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters, containerized workloads, and Helm charts to ensure scalable, resilient, and highly available platform services.
• Implement automated backup, disaster recovery, and resilience testing processes for container orchestration environments.
• Integrate automated security scanning, compliance validation, and Authority to Operate (ATO) support into the software delivery pipeline.
• Develop automated hardening processes for Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems and execute security compliance activities, including STIG implementation.
• Build monitoring, logging, alerting, and reporting capabilities while managing secrets, encryption keys, and secure identity integrations across the platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and government stakeholders to continuously improve platform performance, security, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance or higher (required).
• Eligibility to work on U.S. Government programs, with U.S. citizenship required.
• DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (such as CompTIA Security+ CE) or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, or similar role within federal, defense, or highly regulated environments.
• Strong expertise with AWS GovCloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience administering Kubernetes clusters and developing custom Helm charts.
• Advanced proficiency with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including repository migration from BitBucket.
• Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, infrastructure automation, and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Solid Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration and scripting experience.
• Knowledge of secure identity and access management technologies, including SAML, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect.
• Proficiency in Python or another scripting/programming language.
• Automation-first mindset with a strong focus on security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications.
• Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD).
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs.
• IL5+ environments.
• A Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Benefits

• Fully remote position within the United States.
• Competitive annual salary ranging from $125,000 to $175,000, based on experience, qualifications, location, and security clearance.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical government technology initiatives with modern cloud and DevSecOps tools.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud, Kubernetes, automation, and security technologies.
• Collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and mission success.
• Opportunities for professional growth, advanced technical challenges, and certification development.
• Ocasional travel to support project and customer requirements.