DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: DevOps Engineer – JFFT Program Openings: 2 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Work Type: Hybrid (On-site near airport, occasionally at Peterson SFB) Clearance Level: Secret (TEKsystems has the ability to sponsor an upgrade on your clearance to a TS/SCI level) Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required due to clearance requirements TEKsystems is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a contract-to-hire role on the JFFT program in Colorado Springs. This position supports secure, automated deployment pipelines for mission-critical Force Tracking capabilities. The engineer will work closely with development, QA, and platform teams to ensure reliable and efficient CI/CD processes using GitLab and modern DevSecOps tools. Salary Range: $93,500 – $131,500/year Final compensation is based on experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Key Responsibilities: Architect and maintain GitLab CI pipelines for .NET Core 8 applications Automate build, test, packaging, and deployment processes Manage GitLab Runners and optimize pipeline performance Implement deployment strategies to Kubernetes, VMs, or PaaS Orchestrate Helm/Kustomize releases and manage secrets Monitor pipeline metrics and build dashboards for reporting Mentor developers in GitLab CI best practices and trunk-based development Collaborate across engineering, QA, SRE, and security teams Required Skills: 2+ years GitLab CI/CD pipeline experience 5+ years in software systems or network engineering Experience with C#, .NET Core 8, YAML pipelines AWS, Kubernetes, Docker Security+ CE or equivalent (IAT Level II baseline certification) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Terraform, Jenkins, Helm, Kustomize Experience in DoD or mission-critical environments Windows & Linux systems experience Strong documentation and communication skills Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Interview Process: Direct interview with Deputy Program Manager and Engineering Manager Topics include pipeline architecture, DevOps tools, cloud/containerization experience, and security practices TEKsystems Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plans Life & AD&D Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts Transportation Benefits Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Paid Time Off & Paid Family Leave Start Date: ASAP Duration: 9 Months (Contract-to-Hire) Experience Level: Intermediate Workplace Type: Hybrid Worksite Address: Colorado Springs, CO 80910