DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer (Remote Flexibility Available)

Location: US (TS/SCI with Polygraph required)

Overview:
We are supporting a leading project within the aerospace and defense sector that is expanding its cutting-edge collaboration workflow platform. This role offers the chance to work on a growing environment that integrates COTS, open-source, and custom microservices, using some of the latest technologies on the market.

If you are passionate about DevOps, cloud engineering, and secure systems, and want to join a talented team delivering mission-critical solutions, this opportunity could be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and maintain complex applications across cloud and hybrid environments

• Manage servers, networks, firewalls, load balancers, and technology tools

• Monitor systems for performance, uptime, and security compliance

• Troubleshoot system issues and lead incident resolution

• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and container technologies like Docker

• Support the deployment of distributed web applications

• Rotate into a 24/7 on-call support schedule (one week every 6-8 weeks, with additional compensation for on-call coverage)

Required Skills and Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or 4 additional years of experience in place of a degree)

• 8+ years in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related disciplines

• Hands-on experience with:

• Linux systems administration

• AWS, MASH, and virtualized environments

• Relational databases (Amazon RDS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL)

• Networking fundamentals, security best practices, and firewall/load balancer management

• Terraform for infrastructure as code

• Docker and Docker Compose

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) management

• Deploying and supporting distributed web applications

Desired (Bonus) Skills:

• Experience working in highly secure environments (eVo, CoDE, UWE environments)

• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Zookeeper, Hazelcast, Kafka, and Nginx

• Familiarity with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for system monitoring

• Python scripting and Java/Spring Boot application troubleshooting

• Ansible for configuration management

• Working within Agile software development frameworks

• Jira and Confluence usage for project tracking and documentation

• Monitoring, alerting, and system observability toolsets

Compensation:
$101,996 to $219,197 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Why Apply?
You’ll join a highly skilled team focused on critical cloud and infrastructure solutions in support of vital missions. You’ll have the opportunity to work remotely with cutting-edge tools, gain exposure to complex system environments, and make a real impact in the aerospace, defense, and national security sectors.