DevOps Engineer II (TS/SCI) - Secure CI/CD Pro

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Strategy is seeking a DevOps Engineer-II to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and manage cloud-based infrastructure. This role requires active TS/SCI clearance and can be based in Colorado Springs, MD, Reston, or DC.

The ideal candidate has strong scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), experience with Git/GitLab, and knowledge of monitoring tools like Splunk or Datadog. Collaboration with development teams is essential for secure, efficient deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4-7 years of DevOps or related IT experience.
• Proficiency with scripting: Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Git and GitLab for source control.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk or Datadog.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related tools.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments with Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance.
• Collaborate with developers to securely deploy code.
• Manage cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Kubernetes.
• Support release cycles and ensure high availability.

Skills

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, or 

Education

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

Tools

Jenkins

Git

GitLab

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Splunk

Datadog

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

Rapid Strategy is seeking a DevOps Engineer-II to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and manage cloud-based infrastructure. This role requires active TS/SCI clearance and can be based in Colorado Springs, MD, Reston, or DC.

The ideal candidate has strong scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), experience with Git/GitLab, and knowledge of monitoring tools like Splunk or Datadog. Collaboration with development teams is essential for secure, efficient deployments.