DevOps Engineer III (CI-CD Pipeline Design) - REMOTE

Katmai Careers; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled DevSecOps Engineer to support the Navy's Learning Stack program. The role involves building secure CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with technical teams, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. Candidates should have a strong background in Cloud Engineering and DevSecOps, along with relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

11 Paid Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in DevSecOps or Cloud Engineering.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity engineers and software developers.
• Troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline issues.

Skills

DevSecOps

Cloud Engineering

Secure Software Delivery

Cybersecurity

Infrastructure as Code

Containerization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Terraform

Docker

Ansible

SonarQube

Nexus

Keycloak

Job description

SUMMARY

Support the Rating Career Domain Continuum (RCDC) Task Order under the Navy's Learning Stack (LS) program by enabling secure, compliant, and scalable continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines within Navy-approved RPOC environments, aligned with the Rapid Assess and Incorporate Software Engineering (RAISE) 2.0 standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build, maintain, and secure containerized application delivery pipelines, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity requirements, and supporting software sustainment operations across RCDC agile release trains.
• Coordinate closely with cybersecurity engineers, cloud architects, software developers, and Navy RPOC technical teams.
• Build and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines within RPOC-approved toolchains (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Harbor, Nexus, Kubernetes, Keycloak).
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployment pipelines using Terraform and Ansible.
• Manage and secure containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes under RMF guidelines.
• Integrate vulnerability scanning, container security, static application security testing (SAST), and dynamic application security testing (DAST) into pipelines.
• Support continuous authorization (ATO) efforts by producing secure configuration baselines, scan results, and eMASS artifacts.
• Work with Systems Engineers and Business Analysts to ensure technical requirements align with secure deployment strategies.
• Assist in technical preparation for TRRs, FTRs, and stakeholder demos by ensuring deployable artifacts meet quality and security gates.
• Troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline issues and provide technical escalation support during build, test, and release phases.
• Comply with Navy Cloud Broker policies, DON Application and Database Management System (DADMS) requirements, and FAM approvals.
• Support Incident Response (IR) plans and contribute to Cybersecurity Risk Management (POA&M) activities.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Five plus (5+) years of experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, or Secure Software Delivery roles.
• Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Ansible, SonarQube, Nexus, and Keycloak.
• Demonstrated experience with NIST SP 800-53 control implementations.
• Knowledge of Navy RMF, eMASS, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) best practices.
• Active CompTIA Security+ (or higher CSWF certification).
• Familiarity with software containerization hardening and SCAP/STIG compliance scanning.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance (generally, this requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Docker Certified Associate (DCA).
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or comparable certification.
• Familiarity with RAISE 2.0, Navy RPOC onboarding, and container signing requirements.
• Experience supporting Navy programs or PMW 240 systems.
• Experience authoring SSPs, tailoring SRGs/STIGs, and resolving POA&M items.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

The expected travel time is less than 25%.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is expected to be remote; however, the company reserves the right to require onsite work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. Frequently uses hands/fingers for manipulation of keyboard and mouse. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Pay range: $80,000to $110,000per year.
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Five plus (5+) years of experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, or Secure Software Delivery roles.
• Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Ansible, SonarQube, Nexus, and Keycloak.
• Demonstrated experience with NIST SP 800-53 control implementations.
• Knowledge of Navy RMF, eMASS, and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) best practices.
• Active CompTIA Security+ (or higher CSWF certification).
• Familiarity with software containerization hardening and SCAP/STIG compliance scanning.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance (generally, this requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Docker Certified Associate (DCA).
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or comparable certification.
• Familiarity with RAISE 2.0, Navy RPOC onboarding, and container signing requirements.
• Experience supporting Navy programs or PMW 240 systems.
• Experience authoring SSPs, tailoring SRGs/STIGs, and resolving POA&M items.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

The expected travel time is less than 25%.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is expected to be remote; however, the company reserves the right to require onsite work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. Frequently uses hands/fingers for manipulation of keyboard and mouse. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Pay range: $80,000to $110,000per year.
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).