Linux/Devops Engineer with Security Clearance

Responsibilities • Engage as an active member of a cross-functional team responsible for enabling a seamless developer experience. • Automate infrastructure, tools, and workflows to streamline operations, deployment, and monitoring processes. • Design, implement, orchestrate, and maintain containerized environments to support modern application delivery. • Use CI/CD pipelines to migrate current infrastructure into containerized and cloud-based environments. • Maintain and enhance the DevSecOps pipeline, implementing process improvements to increase reliability and speed. • Collaborate closely with software and infrastructure development teams to optimize application performance and ensure smooth integration of new features. • Develop and maintain cyber-secure infrastructure in alignment with established security standards and best practices. • Apply technical standards and methodologies creatively to solve complex engineering challenges. • Champion improvements to developer experience by identifying pain points and implementing tools and processes that reduce friction. • Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies, and proactively identify opportunities to operationalize them. • Provide collaborative technical leadership, supporting and positioning team members for success. • Contribute to the modernization and containerization of existing infrastructure to improve performance and usability and support cloud migration.

Essential Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, and at least 2 years of job-related experience, or a Master’s degree. • Basic Linux fundamentals and command line experience, with a strong preference for deeper Linux expertise. • Experience working with Linux in a professional or academic environment. • Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies. • Familiarity with CNCF-graduated projects such as ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana, Nexus, and Helm. • Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar CI/CD platforms. • Experience with DISA cyber security standards and best practices. • Ability to develop and maintain cyber-secure infrastructure. • Agile development experience (preferred). • Ability to work effectively in a flexible environment that embraces rapid change and continuous learning. • Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset. • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance. • U.S. citizenship, as required for access to classified information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications • Passion for creating a pain-free developer experience and understanding of common challenges in delivering new features to production. • Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support containerized and cloud-based deployments. • Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices. • Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements. • Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and operationalize emerging tools and technologies. • Experience working in highly secure environments or classified settings. • Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and support for the growth of others. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply technical standards and methodologies in creative ways. • Experience working within cross-functional teams that include software, infrastructure, and security professionals.