DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI w/ Full Scope Poly)
Location: Aurora, CO or Fairfax, VA Clearance: Active TS/SCI with FS Poly (adjudicated within last 5 years) – Required Overview Seeking a hands‑on DevOps / Platform Engineer to support mission‑critical systems within the Defense Space Sector. This role supports cutting‑edge capabilities tied to the JADC2 mission, delivering multi‑domain data to the tactical edge. Candidates must be able to contribute immediately with minimal ramp‑up. Required Technical Skills
Must have 3+ of the following (top 3 required): Terraform
Kubernetes administration
AWS administration
Helm, Flux
Jenkins, GitLab, Bamboo
Linux system administration
CI/CD pipelines
Git / Version Control
Agile experience Responsibilities Build, deploy, harden, and maintain secure infrastructure in AWS and Kubernetes
Design and implement CI/CD automation, shared pipelines, and reusable components
Configure, harden, and deploy Linux VMs; register systems within IAM
Enforce STIG compliance across all deployments and new development
Support containerized solutions using Docker (Podman a plus)
Apply security best practices for API, container, and cloud security
Collaborate across a large engineering team and communicate effectively at all levels Tools & Technologies
Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, Jira, Linux, Docker, Git Security & Compliance Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly
Experience with STIGs and system hardening
CISM, CISSP, or similar security cert required within first 60 days (if not already held) Mission Context
Supports the Maritime Targeting Cell – Expeditionary (MTC‑X) program advancing JADC2, enabling rapid, mobile, multi‑domain data delivery for forward‑deployed forces. Employee Value Proposition Work on new, high‑visibility defense technology
Classified SCIF environment
Opportunity to expand clearance
Direct mission impact supporting national security Pay and Benefits Benefits eligibility depends on classification and length of employment. If eligible, benefits may include: Medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options
Voluntary Life & AD&D
Short‑ and long‑term disability
HSA
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)