Software Engineer with DevOps 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 Job Duties • Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures supporting key operations. • Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments • Build and manage containerized systems using Docker and Kubernetes • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery • Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processing • Configure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, etc.) • Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management and deployment tasks • Monitor performance and improve reliability and efficiency • Collaborate with developers to define best practices for deployment and infrastructure • Promote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentation