KBR, Inc
Overview
Title:
Cloud DevOps Engineer
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer. This role integrates cloud technologies with DevOps practices, requiring a blend of technical skills and operational acumen. As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects:
At KBR, you'll work on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s missions. The AFRL is the primary scientific research and development center for the Air Force, leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
Collaborative Environment:
Our rapid prototyping environment empowers engineers to make high level decisions. We value Agile principles, prioritizing development team autonomy, face-to-face communication, and working code over processes and documentation.
Impactful Work:
Your work will directly support the Air Force in expanding national capabilities. AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.
Key Responsibilities
Build and deploy helm charts to Kubernetes clusters
Develop GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build, scan, publish, and deploy containers and helm charts
Troubleshoot failed deployments and pipelines
Containerize custom applications
Design high-level architecture for cloud-native networks and systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a variety of tech stacks
Work Environment
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO – Hybrid or On-site
Travel Requirements:
Minimal
Working Hours:
Flexible
Qualifications Required:
Security Clearance:
Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI/SI-TK, which is available to U.S. citizens
Education:
B.S. in Computer Science. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience or certification
Experience building helm charts and Kubernetes API objects
Experience writing Dockerfiles and containerizing applications
Experience with GNU/Linux commands, shell navigation, and Git version control
Ability to research and solve complex technical problems independently
Desired:
Competence in building pipelines, preferably with GitLab
Experience delivering a cloud native application
Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services, e.g., EKS, EC2, IAM, S3
Competence in secret management technologies like Helm Secrets, Sealed Secrets, or SOPS
Familiarity with OAuth2, OIDC flows, or KeyCloak
Experience with IaC tools, especially Terraform
Experience deploying to air gapped networks
Experience with Cert Manager, OpenSSL, and Public Key Infrastructure
Compensation Basic Compensation:
$115,600 - $173,300 (For Colorado Springs Only)
The offered rate will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. This may include sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. If this role aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply and discuss how you can contribute to our mission.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Cloud DevOps Engineer
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. Our KBR team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer. This role integrates cloud technologies with DevOps practices, requiring a blend of technical skills and operational acumen. As a Cloud DevOps Engineer, your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects:
At KBR, you'll work on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s missions. The AFRL is the primary scientific research and development center for the Air Force, leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
Collaborative Environment:
Our rapid prototyping environment empowers engineers to make high level decisions. We value Agile principles, prioritizing development team autonomy, face-to-face communication, and working code over processes and documentation.
Impactful Work:
Your work will directly support the Air Force in expanding national capabilities. AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.
Key Responsibilities
Build and deploy helm charts to Kubernetes clusters
Develop GitLab CI/CD pipelines to build, scan, publish, and deploy containers and helm charts
Troubleshoot failed deployments and pipelines
Containerize custom applications
Design high-level architecture for cloud-native networks and systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a variety of tech stacks
Work Environment
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO – Hybrid or On-site
Travel Requirements:
Minimal
Working Hours:
Flexible
Qualifications Required:
Security Clearance:
Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI/SI-TK, which is available to U.S. citizens
Education:
B.S. in Computer Science. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience or certification
Experience building helm charts and Kubernetes API objects
Experience writing Dockerfiles and containerizing applications
Experience with GNU/Linux commands, shell navigation, and Git version control
Ability to research and solve complex technical problems independently
Desired:
Competence in building pipelines, preferably with GitLab
Experience delivering a cloud native application
Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services, e.g., EKS, EC2, IAM, S3
Competence in secret management technologies like Helm Secrets, Sealed Secrets, or SOPS
Familiarity with OAuth2, OIDC flows, or KeyCloak
Experience with IaC tools, especially Terraform
Experience deploying to air gapped networks
Experience with Cert Manager, OpenSSL, and Public Key Infrastructure
Compensation Basic Compensation:
$115,600 - $173,300 (For Colorado Springs Only)
The offered rate will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. This may include sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR. If this role aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply and discuss how you can contribute to our mission.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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