DevOps Engineer - Chantilly, VA - TS/SCI Clearance Required Agile - Software Engineering or Dev Ops

Soc Llc; Chantilly (VA); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SOC LLC is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a Chantilly, Virginia-based opportunity working with SOC's client. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining end-to-end platform infrastructure in Kubernetes environments, with emphasis on automation and containerization.

Applicants must possess an active TS/SCI clearance. Responsibilities include full-stack ownership of core infrastructure services, platform automation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver resilient platform

Formación

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Hands-on Kubernetes/OpenShift experience with containerized apps.
• Proficient in Docker or Podman containerization.
• Strong Linux/Windows OS and networking knowledge.
• Experience with IdM/OIDC providers and authentication methods.
• Scripting in Python, Go, or Bash.

Responsabilidades

• Full-stack ownership: deploy and maintain core infrastructure services (DNS, IdM, OpenShift/Kubernetes, OAuth, DHCP, S3, NFS).
• Automate provisioning, deployment, and configuration of OS, platform components, and containers.
• Troubleshoot complex infra issues across networking, systems, and container layers.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, developers, and project managers to deliver platform capabilities.
• Drive modernization and adopt emerging Platform Engineering practices.

Conocimientos

Security clearance TS/SCI

Kubernetes

Container orchestration

Scripting (Python/Go/Bash)

Linux/Windows

Identity management

Herramientas

Docker

Podman

OpenShift

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

DevOps Engineer needed for an opportunity with SOC's client to work in Chantilly, Virginia. Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance is Required!

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining end-to-end platform infrastructure. This includes automating the deployment and configuration of operating systems, applications, and platform components across modern Kubernetes environments.

In this role, you will take ownership of the full technical stack-spanning networking infrastructure, identity management, container orchestration, storage layers, and core application services-to build resilient, scalable platform solutions.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Full-Stack Ownership: Architect, deploy, and maintain core stack infrastructure services, including DNS, IdM, OpenShift/Kubernetes, OAuth, DHCP, S3, NFS, and application stacks.

• Platform Automation & Orchestration: Automate the provisioning, deployment, and configuration of operating systems, platform components, and containerized workloads.

• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Analyze complex infrastructure challenges and engineer effective, long-term technical solutions across networking, system, and container layers.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with enterprise architects, software developers, and project managers to deliver high‑quality platform capabilities.

• Continuous Modernization: Adapt to shifting program priorities and drive professional development in emerging Platform Engineering practices and tools.

Qualifications & Competencies

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to maintain program access.

• Kubernetes & Containers: Hands‑on experience deploying, managing, and monitoring Kubernetes / OpenShift clusters and containerized applications.

• Application Containerization: Proficient in containerizing applications using Docker or Podman.

• Operating Systems & Networking: Deep proficiency across multiple operating systems (Linux, Windows) and networking concepts (bonding, bridging, VLANs, firewalls, and packet troubleshooting).

• Identity & Authentication: Practical working knowledge of enterprise authentication protocols and providers (e.g., IdM, OIDC, Keycloak, Authentik).

• Scripting & Automation: Knowledge of one or more scripting or programming languages: Python, Go, or Bash.

• Physical Requirement: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs in a physical lab environment as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Storage Systems: Familiarity with block, file, and object storage systems (NFS, S3, SAN/NAS).

• Network & Kernel Observability: Deep networking experience using iptables, eBPF, tcpdump, and Wireshark.

• Disaster Recovery: Experience managing, testing, and validating automated disaster recovery and backup procedures.

• AI & LLM Integration: Exposure to deploying, configuring, and utilizing local Large Language Models (LLMs).

• Security Hardening: Understanding of defense‑in‑depth security concepts, including encryption, token authentication, authorization mechanisms, and access controls.

Employment Pre‑requisites

The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: Successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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Estimated Min Rate: $52.50

Estimated Max Rate: $75.00