Tech Debt / Refresh Engineer

About the role

The Tech Debt / Refresh Engineer supports client IT systems development and operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing technical debt across applications, infrastructure, and DevSecOps pipelines
• Refactoring legacy applications, including containerizing applications and migrating to Kubernetes-based environments
• Developing and executing technology refresh strategies, including upgrades, patching, refactoring, and platform modernization
• Supporting CI/CD pipeline optimization, ensuring legacy components are modernized and integrated into automated delivery workflows
• Refactoring and improving legacy codebases (e.g., Java applications) to enhance maintainability, performance, and security
• Upgrading and maintaining cloud and hybrid infrastructure, including Cloud One and DISA-hosted environments
• Implementing and maintaining infrastructure as code (IaC) to standardize and modernize system deployments
• Addressing security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, including STIG updates, patching, and remediation of scan findings
• Collaborating with development, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering teams to ensure debt remediation aligns with delivery priorities
• Maintaining documentation for system changes, upgrades, and modernization efforts

Qualifications

• Secret – Fully Cleared Only, must confirm clearance is active
• DoD 8140 intermediate certification or DoD 8570 IAM Level II certifications or higher
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with DoD/Air Force cybersecurity mandates (RMF, STIGs)
• Experience working in DevSecOps / CI/CD environments (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Strong experience with Java-based systems and legacy modernization
• Experience supporting cloud environments (AWS, Azure Government, or Cloud One)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards (RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management)

Preferred

• Experience working with Agile development teams of 20+ FTEs and be familiar with Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Oracle systems and data integration modernization
• Experience with automated testing and code quality tools (SonarQube, Fortify, etc.)
• Knowledge of Platform One / DoD software factory ecosystem
• Experience managing technical debt backlogs and modernization roadmaps