DevOps Engineer (Must have Kubernetes) with Security Clearance

Cornerstone Defense LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Defense LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a DevOps Engineer to manage cloud and on-prem infrastructure for production deployments. You will build repeatable CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code solutions in an Agile environment, collaborating with software engineers and data scientists to troubleshoot and maintain systems.

The role requires expert Kubernetes and Docker skills, Linux proficiency, and hands-on work with monitoring and data tooling.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience building and deploying infrastructure via Ansible and Terraform.
• Expert knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including onboarding software into Kubernetes environments.
• Deep proficiency in Linux-based systems and Shell scripting.
• Experience with Git, Maven, Elasticsearch, Opensearch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Experience with Rancher or cloud-native distributions (EKS, AKS, GKE, OpenShift).
• Programming proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Apache NiFi.
• Working knowledge of Hadoop, Apache Spark, and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Administer repeatable cloud and server-based environments across customer and lab settings.
• Build and maintain robust pipelines using GitLab, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet.
• Design, test, and deploy software tools to extend or replace existing infrastructure capabilities.
• Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to troubleshoot complex issues and provide ongoing production maintenance.
• Author and update system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux

Shell scripting

Git

Maven

Elasticsearch

OpenSearch

Prometheus

Grafana

Java

JavaScript

Python

PostgreSQL

Apache NiFi

Hadoop

Apache Spark

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

GitLab

Tools

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Rancher

EKS

AKS

GKE

OpenShift

Java

JavaScript

Python

PostgreSQL

Apache NiFi

Elasticsearch

Opensearch

Job description

DevOps Engineer (Must have Kubernetes) Chantilly, VA The DevOps Engineer manages cloud and on-prem infrastructure to deliver complex software into production. This role focuses on building repeatable CI/CD processes, automation tools, and robust infrastructure-as-code solutions. The ideal candidate is a self-directed innovator capable of keeping pace with high-demand software development in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer repeatable cloud and server-based environments across customer and lab settings.
• Build and maintain robust pipelines using GitLab, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet.
• Design, test, and deploy software tools to extend or replace existing infrastructure capabilities.
• Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to troubleshoot complex issues and provide ongoing production maintenance.
• Author and update system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures. Required Qualifications
• Hands-on experience building and deploying infrastructure via Ansible and Terraform.
• Expert knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including onboarding software into Kubernetes environments.
• Deep proficiency in Linux-based systems and Shell scripting.
• Experience with Git, Maven, Elasticsearch, Opensearch, Prometheus, and Grafana. Desired Qualifications
• Experience with Rancher or cloud-native distributions (EKS, AKS, GKE, OpenShift).
• Programming proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Apache NiFi.
• Working knowledge of Hadoop, Apache Spark, and related technologies.