DevOps Engineer (Clearance Required)

Kroll; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plans with company matching

Job summary

Kroll is looking for a DevOps Engineer (Development Lead) to provide a highly available platform orchestrating microservices. The role requires leading technical direction, CI/CD management, and automation of cloud infrastructure. Ideal candidates should have extensive AWS experience, a strong grasp of containerization, and proficiency in DevOps scripting languages.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, generous PTO, and competitive salaries with merit-based reviews. Join us at Kroll and be part of a collaborative environment where you can grow your career.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience or 10+ years with a related master's degree required.
• Experience in managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform and IaC practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code and automate tooling with Python.
• Manage containerized workloads and ensure systems uptime.

Skills

AWS infrastructure management

Containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)

CI/CD pipeline management

DevOps scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)

Systems analysis and design

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience

Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph

Current DoD 8140 certification

Tools

Terraform

GitLab

Kubernetes (EKS, ECS, Fargate)

Docker

Job description

Overview

The DevOps Engineer (Development Lead) provides a reliable, highly available platform that orchestrates the microservices of a modernized operational system using cutting‑edge technologies. The contractor leads sprint planning, drives infrastructure technical direction, owns CI/CD pipeline management and cloud infrastructure cost optimization, and acts as a senior individual‑contributor and team lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure—including EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, EventBridge, Athena, and Step Functions—using Terraform and implementing auto‑scaling.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code and automate provisioning, managed services, and internal tooling using Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Apply AWS networking principles (VPCs, NAT gateways, IP gateways) to design secure, segmented environments.
• Evaluate infrastructure costs iteratively and implement cost‑saving measures to reduce AWS spend.
• Install, configure, performance‑tune, and operate Kubernetes environments with focus on EKS, ECS, and/or Fargate.
• Manage containerized workloads with Docker and Docker Compose across the microservices architecture.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure uptime and availability for mission‑critical systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability in containerized environments.
• Develop and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement and maintain Argo CD for GitOps‑based continuous delivery workflows.
• Track ticket execution and drive technical direction of infrastructure to align with program and product needs.
• Perform high‑level functional systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, cost analysis, and complex issue resolution.
• Decompose sprint priorities and generate tickets aligned with team priorities and program objectives.
• Manage team tasking and sprint workloads, keeping the team on track and executing in an orchestrated manner.
• Participate in all Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, stand‑ups, refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Communicate and collaborate with engineers, product owners, and program stakeholders across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent combined education and experience (12+ years of experience or 10+ years with a related master’s degree).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) and CI polygraph within the last 7 years, both active prior to start.
• Current DoD 8140 (CWIP) certification, active prior to start.
• Extensive experience architecting and managing AWS infrastructure using Terraform and IaC practices.
• Strong background in containerization and orchestration: Kubernetes (EKS, ECS, Fargate), Docker, Docker Compose.
• Experience developing and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines and Argo CD GitOps workflows.
• Proficiency in DevOps scripting languages: Python, Ansible, Terraform.
• Experience performing high‑level systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and cost analysis.
• Experience managing sprint workloads and driving team technical direction in an Agile environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with engineers, product owners, and program stakeholders.
• Nice to have (two or more of the following):
  • AWS services depth: EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, Event Bridge, Athena, Step Functions with auto‑scaling.
  • AWS networking: VPCs, NAT gateways, IP gateways, and network segmentation design.
  • GitLab CI/CD pipeline design and deployment automation.
  • Application performance and reliability optimization in collaboration with development teams.
  • Infrastructure troubleshooting and system uptime management for mission‑critical environments.
  • Kubernetes advanced operations with EKS, ECS, and/or Fargate focus.
  • Cloud infrastructure cost optimization and AWS spend reduction strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, and generous parental and family leave.
• Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Competitive salary structures, performance‑based incentives, and merit‑based compensation reviews.
• 401(k) plans with company matching.
• Benefits may vary by region, department, and role.

About Kroll

Kroll is a global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions. With a nearly century‑long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting‑edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As part of One Team, One Kroll, you will contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.