Software Engineer with DevOps Experience with Security Clearance

We are seeking software developers with 2–10 years of experience in DevOps environments to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications. The ideal candidate brings drive, adaptability, and collaboration to a team delivering innovative software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. *Required Qualifications* -Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field -Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems -Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar) -Skilled in Python (preferred) or other modern languages such as C/C++ or Java -Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) -Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices -Hands-on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) -Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, or GCP) -Knowledge of version control using Git -Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills -CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire) -Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI Preferred *Bonus Points* Programming & Development -Skilled in multiple programming languages -Familiar with Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, etc.) -Experience developing RESTful microservices (FastAPI, Spring Boot, etc.) Architecture & Modernization -Refactored legacy systems into containerized or microservice architectures -Strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scaling Data & Messaging -Built and maintained ETL pipelines for data processing -Worked with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers -Knowledge of database optimization and administration DevOps & CI/CD -Experience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints) -Used quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy) Containers & Kubernetes -Deployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clusters -Managed secure container registries and applied image hardening best practices Infrastructure & Cloud -Familiar with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) -Used monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to add metrics and alerts Security & Compliance -Applied security best practices and compliance requirements Domain & Certifications Experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKAD