Senior DevOps Engineer

Position Title: Senior DevOps Engineer Work Location: Albuquerque, NM Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. Employment Type: Full-time About Us: BlackVe, Inc. is a mission-first, dynamic, and innovative national security-focused company focused on emerging space and advanced technologies dedicated to pushing the boundaries of engineering excellence in support of our government customers. Job Description BlackVe is looking for an on-site DevOps Engineer with joint SysAdmin responsibilities, who keeps our software and engineering environments running securely, reliably, and in compliance with the rules that come with government work. You’ll own the day-to-day health of our Linux and Windows systems, our CI/CD pipelines, administer the infrastructure our engineers depend on, and be a hands-on steward of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across the environments we operate. You’ll work closely with our existing IT and security teams to implement and maintain our IT infrastructure, making sure that infrastructure is available to our engineering and software teams when it’s needed and locked down the way our government customers require. Key Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions Administering, patching, and maintaining Linux servers and workstations across development, integration, and production environments Administering and troubleshooting Windows enterprise accounts Maintaining and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines, keeping them running efficiently and with the necessary test and security configurations Managing user accounts, access controls, and least privilege permissions in line with program and compliance requirements Handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC controls — including access control, media protection, audit logging, and configuration management Administering cloud infrastructure — provisioning, patching, backup, and access management — including AWS GovCloud environments where applicable Automating routine administration and configuration tasks through scripting (Bash, Python) and configuration management tooling Administering and maintaining approved open source and licensed software — including installation, updates, patching, and tracking license compliance and usage against approved software lists Monitoring system health, performance, and security events, and responding to incidents in coordination with the security team Maintaining accurate system documentation, network diagrams, and records needed to support audits and security assessments Supporting the broader engineering and software teams by troubleshooting infrastructure issues and unblocking day-to-day operations Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on Linux system administration in a production environment Demonstrated experience maintaining CI/CD pipelines Experience working with virtualization and Docker containerization Strong understanding of access control, patch management, system hardening, backup/recovery, and configuration management (Git) Proficiency with scripting and automation (Bash, Python) and familiarity with infrastructure-as-code or configuration management tooling Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, firewalls, VPNs, routing) and identity/access management U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud or other government-authorized cloud environments Demonstrated experience handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or working under government compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or FedRAMP Experience preparing for or supporting CMMC assessments Familiarity with security tooling for continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and SIEM/log aggregation Active DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance Experience in a small-team or startup environment where you wore multiple hats Location and Travel Requirements: This position is based in Albuquerque, NM, with occasional travel to other company locations or partner facilities as needed. Why Join Us Mission first-Always. We prioritize delivering results that directly support space and intelligence community programs and national security objectives. We operate as one team, grounded in trust, accountability, and open collaboration, where individuals actively support one another to achieve shared mission success. Work on high-impact programs across space, ISR, and advanced technology domains supporting DoD and IC customers. Ownership-driven culture is founded in teamwork where every employee is an owner, with equity participation and a direct stake in our success. Competitive compensation and benefits package, including flexible time off; 401(k) with company contribution Constant opportunities for program and professional impact. ITAR / EAR Requirements This position may include access to technology and/or data that is subject to U.S. export controls pursuant to ITAR and EAR. To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(A)(3), or must otherwise be eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. How To Apply Please submit your resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest on the form below. If there are any issues with applying or inquiries, please email to hiring@blackve.us. ‍