DevOps Engineer, Cyber & Data Resilience (Clearance Required)

Kroll; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Generous PTO & holidays

Life insurance & disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Kroll seeks a senior DevOps Engineer to support a Lockheed Martin program in a highly secure SCIF on-site at Fort Meade, MD. You will build and automate scalable cloud infrastructure, ensure reliability across classified networks, and drive secure deployment practices.

Responsibilities include managing Kubernetes clusters, AWS infrastructure with Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab runners and Argo CD, while enforcing GitOps and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with FS Polygraph.
• Current Security+ CE certification.
• 12+ years of DevOps/infrastructure automation experience in DoD/IC environments.
• Hands-on Kubernetes, AWS, and IaC tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop IaC and automation scripts to provision cloud resources.
• Design and maintain AWS infrastructure with Terraform and auto scaling.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS/ECS/Fargate) and containerized deployments.
• Own CI/CD pipelines with GitLab runners and Argo CD; enforce GitOps.
• Implement patching, hardening, and RMF/NIST compliance practices.
• Collaborate with DoD/IC teams to ensure reliability and security.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD pipelines

GitLab

Argo CD

Python

Ansible

Docker

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

NiFi

Docker Compose

AWS IAM

Job description

DevOps Engineer, Cyber & Data Resilience (Clearance Required)

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Consulting | Washington, DC, United States | 21015285

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EmergeATS is seeking a senior DevOps Engineer supporting a Lockheed Martin program, highly available platform that orchestrates the microservices of a modernized operational system utilizing cutting-edge technologies. This position requires an experienced infrastructure and automation engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline management, operating within an on-site SCIF environment. The DevOps Engineer will design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure system reliability and security compliance across classified networks.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with FS Polygraph and a current Security+ CE certification prior to start. This role requires 12+ years of professional experience in DevOps engineering, infrastructure automation, and cloud platform management. The position allows little to no work from home and will require a significant portion or all work to be performed in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) onsite in Fort Meade, MD. This position requires direct employment with EmergeATS (Kroll subsidiary). No sub-to-sub arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure as Code and Automation

Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting to automate tasks, provision managed services, and build tools using Python, Ansible, and Terraform

Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, Lambdas, S3, SNS, SQS, Event Router, Athena, and Step Functions using Terraform and auto scaling

Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources

Implement infrastructure testing and validation practices for IaC deployments

Container Orchestration and Platform Engineering

Install, configure, and provide performance tuning utilizing Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi, and cloud-native logging and metrics collection tools

Manage Kubernetes clusters with a focus on EKS, ECS, and/or Fargate

Design and implement containerized deployment strategies supporting microservice architectures

Monitor container health, resource utilization, and optimize cluster performance

Manage CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, and deploying code utilizing GitLab runners and Argo CD

Develop and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes

Implement GitOps workflows for declarative infrastructure and application delivery

Integrate automated testing, security scanning, and quality gates into pipeline stages

Manage commercial cloud computing platforms (AWS) including compute, storage, networking, and serverless services

Implement and maintain AWS networking principles including VPCs, NATs, and IP Gateways

Monitor cloud resource utilization, cost optimization, and capacity planning

Implement cloud security best practices including IAM policies, security groups, and encryption

System Hardening and Compliance

Patch, harden, and maintain compliance of RHEL-based systems in accordance with DoD security requirements

Implement and maintain STIG compliance across infrastructure components

Support security audits and vulnerability remediation activities

Ensure systems meet RMF and NIST 800-53 security control requirements

Reliability and Collaboration

Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability

Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure system uptime

Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures for production systems

Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders across the program

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience / 4+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree). Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Experience:

12+ years of professional experience in DevOps engineering, infrastructure automation, and cloud platform management within DoD/IC classified environments. Per the Prime, 9+ years with a Bachelor's or 7+ years with a Master's degree.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with FS Polygraph

Current Security+ CE certification

Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Proficiency in Python, Ansible, and Terraform for infrastructure automation

Experience patching, hardening, and maintaining compliance of RHEL systems

Experience managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab runners and Argo CD

Experience with container technologies including Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and NiFi

Proficiency managing AWS commercial cloud computing platforms

Desired Skills

Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, Lambdas, S3, SNS, SQS, Event Router, Athena, and Step Functions using Terraform and auto scaling

Understanding of AWS networking principles including VPCs, NATs, and IP Gateways

Experience developing and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes

Collaboration with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability

Experience troubleshooting infrastructure issues and ensuring system uptime

Kubernetes experience with a focus on EKS, ECS, and/or Fargate

Familiarity with cloud-native logging and metrics collection tools

Experience with Argo CD for GitOps-based continuous delivery

Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.

Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.

Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.

Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.

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