DevOps Engineer

The Josef Group; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Josef Group in Sarasota, FL is seeking software developers with 2-10 years of experience in DevOps environments to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

The ideal candidate brings drive, adaptability, and collaboration to a team delivering innovative software solutions. You will work on production systems and contribute to secure, scalable deployments with strong emphasis on DevSecOps and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
• Experience with workflow automation using Argo tools, including Argo Workflows and Argo CD.
• 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++.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices.
• Deployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clusters.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support mission-focused applications.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative software solutions for the IC and DoD.
• Maintain and troubleshoot production systems in DevOps environments.

Skills

Python/C/C++

Linux/Unix

DevSecOps

Communication

TS clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Argo Workflows

Argo CD

Job description

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 degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
• Experience with workflow automation using Argo tools, including Argo Workflows and Argo CD
• 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++
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices
• Deployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clusters
• 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 working with Python web frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, etc.)

DevOps & CI/CD

• Experience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints)
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Managed secure container registries and applied image hardening best practices
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, or GCP)

Data & Messaging

• Built and maintained ETL pipelines for data processing
• Worked with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers
• Experience working with MongoDB for data modeling, querying, indexing, and performance tuning
• Experience deploying, operating, and monitoring MongoDB, including backups, replication, reliability, and scalability
• Experience with Grafana for dashboard creation, visualization, and basic alerting. Ability to build and maintain Grafana dashboards using common data source (e.g. Prometheus, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch)

Domain & Certifications

• Experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems
• Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKAD