Cleared DevOps Engineer

Bestgate Engineering; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible PTO + 11 holidays

401k Employer Gift 7%

100% Paid Medical premiums

Training/Career Pathing

Internal Mobility Program

Morale Building Events

Job summary

Bestgate Engineering is hiring a DevOps Engineer specializing in Kubernetes to join a mission-focused engineering team. The role covers Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps across infrastructure and networks.

You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC using Terraform/Ansible, and work with Jenkins or GitLab to deploy scalable, secure systems. The ideal candidate has extensive Kubernetes experience, TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance, and a strong background in

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software/system deployments and Linux administration
• Recent hands-on Kubernetes experience within last 3 years
• Strong Linux admin/troubleshooting (RHEL/CentOS)
• Network design, maintenance, upgrades
• LAN/CAN/WAN administration
• Experience with Arista and Cisco devices
• Docker and Kubernetes for deployment
• Kubernetes clusters with HA, scalability, security
• Python and Bash scripting
• CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab
• Infrastructure as Code with Ansible or Terraform
• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance and CCNA
• Bachelor’s degree; 4 years TE/related experience may substitute

Responsibilities

• Deploy, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot critical enterprise systems
• Work across infrastructure, automation, and network environments
• Support hybrid cloud and containerized environments
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and IaC configurations

Skills

Linux troubleshooting

Scripting (Python, Bash)

CI/CD mindset

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Four years TE/related experience substitute

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Jenkins

GitLab

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

DevOps Engineer - Kubernetes

Summary

Join a mission-focused engineering team supporting complex enterprise systems and infrastructure. This role combines Linux systems administration, networking, cloud, containerization, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps to deploy, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot critical systems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically versatile, and comfortable working across infrastructure, automation, and network environments.

Required

• 12+ years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
• Recent hands-on experience within the last 3 years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization.
• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience, preferably RHEL/CentOS.
• Experience with network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Experience administering LAN/CAN/WAN environments.
• Experience with both Arista and Cisco network devices.
• Experience configuring and optimizing networks connecting front-end and back-end systems.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for software deployment.
• Experience managing and configuring Kubernetes clusters for high availability, scalability, and security.
• Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using Ansible or Terraform.
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+) and CCNA certification.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

Desired

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud and virtualized environments.
• Experience with system integration, configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Experience supporting complex networked systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Experience with automated infrastructure deployment and configuration management.

*Salary Range: $ 180,000- $230,000

*The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

Bestgate Engineering is a leading software and systems engineering firm supporting military and government customers.

We are currently hiring Cleared Software Developers, CNO Engineers, Systems Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Security Engineers.

At Bestgate, you'll work alongside some of the industry's most experienced software and systems engineers, tackling mission-critical challenges across cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded systems, data science, DevSecOps, and more. We believe exceptional people deserve exceptional support, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package focused on your well-being, career development, and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive Pay – Less frill for more in your base pay.
• Flexible PTO to fit your work/life needs + 11 holidays.
• 7% 401k Employer Gift – Vested immediately.
• 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
• Training/Career Pathing – Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
• Morale Building Events – Time given to enjoy connecting with other Bestgate Employees.

External Referral Program - If now's not the right time, but you know someone that is looking for a change, we offer competitive external referral bonuses for every hire!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Bestgate Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.