Associate DevOps Engineer: CI/CD & Cybersecurity Prototyping

VTG Defense; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Manassas, VA is seeking an Associate DevOps Engineer to support Navy software initiatives, build and test prototype tactical systems, and drive CI/CD for mature software. You will join a small team and collaborate with a broader community of government partners nationwide.

The role emphasizes Linux administration, VM/container management, security tooling, and data management in both unclassified and SECRET environments, with opportunities to prototype PaaS features and integrate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology
• Proficient using Linux (RHEL 7, 8, or 9)
• Proficient with Virtual Machines and related tools such as Proxmox
• Proficient with physical server and switch management
• Knowledgeable with modern PaaS environment tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, Podman, KVM, and Helm
• Experience with shell scripting languages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Initiative, innovation, and resourcefulness.
• US Citizen with current SECRET Clearance or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance
• Successful completion of background check

Responsibilities

• Conceive, develop, and evaluate novel engineering solutions to address the unique requirements of the maritime environment
• Prototype data architecture and/or cyber security tools and solutions
• Evaluate commercial and open-source products for use in CI/CD pipelines and in a PaaS
• Integrate 3rd party applications
• Participate in cross-domain working groups to coordinate prototyping efforts and brief results to senior engineers
• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, PaaS, and PaaS Services
• Assist in maintaining server bays in both unclassified and Secret lab environments
• Integrate and and/or containerize 3rd party applications
• Provide and update technical documentation for all work performed.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Systems/Computer/Software Engineering or IT

Tools

Linux

Proxmox

Kubernetes

Docker

Podman

KVM

Helm

Shell scripting

Networking

Job description

VTG Defense in Manassas, VA is seeking an Associate DevOps Engineer to support Navy software initiatives, build and test prototype tactical systems, and drive CI/CD for mature software. You will join a small team and collaborate with a broader community of government partners nationwide.

The role emphasizes Linux administration, VM/container management, security tooling, and data management in both unclassified and SECRET environments, with opportunities to prototype PaaS features and integrate