Summary
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A senior DevOps engineer is sought to deploy, integrate, and maintain infrastructure supporting mission-critical intelligence systems. The role spans the full system lifecycle, including design, integration, testing, cybersecurity, field deployment, operations, and sustainment. You will work with Linux systems, Kubernetes clusters, hybrid cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and complex network architectures. A full-scope polygraph clearance is required.
Highlights
High-compensation senior role covering the full infrastructure lifecycle, from architecture and integration through testing, cybersecurity, deployment, operations, and sustainment, with work across Kubernetes, Linux, cloud, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code.
Description
Senior DevOps Engineer
$233,000 - $315,000Kubernetes / Linux / Cloud / DevSecOpsFull Scope Polygraph ClearanceHanover, Maryland - On-siteSummary
A technology-focused engineering organization is seeking a senior DevOps engineer to deploy, integrate, and maintain infrastructure supporting mission-critical Signals Intelligence systems.
The team delivers Quick Reaction Capability solutions that modernize advanced SIGINT platforms in response to evolving operational requirements.
This role covers the full system lifecycle, including design, integration, testing, cybersecurity, field deployment, operations, and sustainment.
Engineers work across Linux systems, Kubernetes clusters, hybrid cloud environments, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and complex network architecture.
Responsibilities
DevOps engineers administer, upgrade, install, integrate, and configure systems supporting SIGINT survey, collection, and geolocation capabilities.
Engineers manage RHEL and CentOS environments, automate infrastructure using Python and Bash, build CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab, and implement infrastructure as code using Ansible or Terraform.
Additional responsibilities include deploying software with Docker and Kubernetes, managing highly available clusters, supporting hybrid cloud and virtualized environments, and administering LAN, CAN, and WAN networks using Arista and Cisco devices.
The role also includes operational call-in support and travel for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Required Skills
Twelve or more years of experience across DevOps, DevSecOps, software deployment, Linux administration, containerization, and cloud deploymentsRecent hands-on experience with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and DockerStrong RHEL and CentOS administration and troubleshooting experienceScripting and automation experience using Python and BashExperience with Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible, or TerraformExperience managing hybrid cloud and virtualized environmentsExperience with LAN, CAN, WAN, Arista, and Cisco networkingActive Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II certificationActive CCNA certificationBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent qualifying experienceWillingness to provide operational call-in support and travel when requiredA current Top Secret/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
Preferred Skills
Experience supporting Signals Intelligence or SIGINT systemsExperience with SIGINT survey, collection, or geolocation platformsExperience managing secure and highly available Kubernetes clustersKnowledge of network design, routing, switching, and securityExperience supporting QRC programs and fielded operational systemsKnowledge of DevSecOps practices within classified environments
TO BE CONSIDERED
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DEVOPS / DEVSECOPS / LINUX / RHEL / CENTOS / KUBERNETES / CLUSTER ORCHESTRATION / CONTAINERIZATION / DOCKER / CLOUD DEPLOYMENT / HYBRID CLOUD / VIRTUALIZATION / CI/CD / JENKINS / GITLAB / INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE / IAC / ANSIBLE / TERRAFORM / PYTHON / BASH / NETWORK ENGINEERING / LAN / CAN / WAN / ARISTA / CISCO / CCNA / SECURITY+ / IAT LEVEL II / DOD 8570 / SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION / SYSTEMS INTEGRATION / SIGINT / SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE / GEOLOCATION / QRC / TS/SCI / POLYGRAPH / FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH / SECURITY CLEARANCE / HANOVER MD
