DevOps Engineer

Sotalent; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a DevOps Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance to support a high-profile federal customer in Chantilly. This onsite role encompasses automation, security, and operations across the technology stack, including DNS, identity management, and Kubernetes environments.

You will own the full lifecycle of the stack, automate deployments, and strengthen security and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a mission-critical federal IT setting.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex technical challenges and engineer scalable solutions.

Tools

Docker

Podman

OpenShift

Job description

Technical Recruiter seeking cleared DevOps professional for a leading global technology provider.

Our client is looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join a mission critical team supporting a high profile federal customer in the Chantilly area. This is a full time onsite role requiring an active TS/SCI clearance. You will work within a diverse engineering group to build, secure, and maintain next generation infrastructure that drives innovation for national security initiatives.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the entire technology stack. You will be responsible for automating deployments and managing configurations for operating systems, platform components, and Kubernetes environments. Your scope of work will include everything from DNS and identity management to storage and application stacks.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex technical challenges and engineer scalable solutions.
• Automate the deployment of applications and operating systems.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure high standards of security and reliability.
• Manage and monitor containerized environments and infrastructure components.
• Oversee networking, authentication protocols, and storage solutions.

Core Requirements

• Active TS SCI security clearance is mandatory.
• Professional experience deploying and managing Kubernetes and containerized applications.
• Deep technical knowledge of Linux, BSD, or UNIX operating systems.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Go, or Bash.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including VLANs, firewalls, and bonding.
• Hands on experience with containerization tools like Docker, Podman, or OpenShift.
• Familiarity with identity management and authentication protocols such as OIDC or KeyCloak.
• Knowledge of security principles including encryption and access controls.

This role offers the opportunity to work with enterprise leading equipment and contribute to the evolution of federal IT infrastructure. If you have a passion for building robust platforms and possess the required security credentials.