DevOps Engineer

Clear Ridge Defense; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-covered health, dental & vision

Fully-covered disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible PTO

11 paid federal holidays

$5,000 training allowance annually

401k matching

Job summary

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI cleared DevOps Engineer to join our Fort Meade, MD team. The role emphasizes deploying and managing production systems with Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Helm, and Flux, while automating workflows in Python and Bash.

The candidate should have a hybrid background across DevOps, cybersecurity, sysadmin, software development, and database management, with strong PostgreSQL/SQL skills and networking knowledge.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• Security+ certification or JCAC equivalent.
• Hybrid background across DevOps, cybersecurity, system administration, software development and database management.
• Proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python).
• Understanding of SQL/PostgreSQL and database troubleshooting.
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals including pod-level ingress/egress and DNS.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage production software using Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Helm, and Flux.
• Automate workflows using Bash, Python and related scripting tools.
• Become a subject matter expert in the full platform/application stack, including release processes, tooling, and data dependencies.
• Maintain and troubleshoot relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL) as part of the platform stack.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Security+ certification

Hybrid DevOps background

Python scripting

SQL/PostgreSQL expertise

Networking fundamentals

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker Swarm

Helm

Flux

PostgreSQL

Job description

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI cleared professional with polygraph to serve as our DevOps Engineer in Fort Meade, MD

Roles and Responsibilities

You will...

• Deploy and manage production software usingKubernetes (CLI and k9s),Docker Swarm,Helm, andFlux
• Automate workflows using Bash, Python and related scripting tools
• Become asubject matter expert in the full platform/application stack, including release processes, tooling, and data dependencies
• Maintain and troubleshoot relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL) as part of the platform stack

Must-Haves

You possess...

• A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Security+ certification or equivalent (JCAC)
• A hybrid background in DevOps, Cybersecurity, System Administration, Software Development and Database Management.
• Proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python)
• Understanding of SQL/PostgreSQL and database troubleshooting
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals, including pod-level ingress/egress and DNS

Nice-To-Haves

• Leadership experience

Additional Information

Ranking #5 in Maryland and #7 in Government Services! And see how we were ranked a 2025 Top Workplace by the Baltimore Sun!

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
• Unique Flexible PTO
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
• Free financial advising from qualified experts
• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
• One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $250/mo indefinitely per successful referral, with no limit to number of referrals
• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events
• Access to our Company Swag Store

CRD fully supports Maryland's Equal Pay for Equal Work – Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:

$150,000 - $200,000 / year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.