DevOps Engineer Senior Staff - Lockheed Martin

OpenTalent; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent is seeking an experienced DevOps/Platform Engineer to design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes-based pipelines for scalable C++ or Python applications in a Fort Meade, MD environment. You will manage clusters, optimize GPU usage, and drive automation across CI/CD and deployment, collaborating with architects and project managers to meet strict timelines.

Ideal candidates have 20+ years of professional experience and a strong SOW-aligned SWE background, with expertise in RBAC, Helm,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience with 20+ years of professional experience.
• Expertise per GG SOW Appendix B for SWE labor category level 3.
• Strong Kubernetes cluster design, deployment, and lifecycle management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ or Python applications.
• Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters for HA, scalability, and security.
• Identify, debug, and correct defects with effective troubleshooting.
• Configure GPU resources using CUDA or similar technologies.
• Automate testing and deployment with Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software on schedule.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for designs, processes, and interfaces.

Skills

Kubernetes

Cluster design

RKE2 implementation

Control-plane configuration

Worker-node management

High-availability

Security concepts

Helm familiarity

DevOps principles

GitOps

Networking

Linux system administration

CI/CD knowledge

Python familiarity

Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Rancher

Helm

Go

Python

Ansible

YAML

JSON

Job description

Standard Job Description

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ or Python applications, utilizing Kubernetes/K8 deployment and administration, Helm chart creation, and pod definition.
• Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
• Identify, debug, and correct defects in existing software, utilizing effective troubleshooting techniques to resolve issues efficiently.
• Configure and optimize GPU resources for performance-critical applications, utilizing CUDA or other relevant technologies.
• Implement automated testing and deployment scripts, utilizing tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, and project managers, to ensure software meets user requirements and is delivered on schedule.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for software designs, processes, and interfaces to facilitate knowledge sharing and project continuity.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 20 years or more of professional experience. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.
• Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard SWE labor category level 3.

Desired Skills

• Kubernetes
• Cluster design, deployment, and lifecycle management
• Rancher, RKE2 implementation
• Control‑plane component configuration & troubleshooting
• Worker‑node management, configuration, and lifecycle automation
• Workload management (scheduling, affinity, resources, scaling)
• High‑availability cluster configuration
• Cluster monitoring, networking, and storage
• Storage classes, PVC, PC, integration with external storage systems
• Security concepts & implementation (RBAC, service accounts, secrets, certificate management, policy engines)
• Helm familiarity
• CKA certification – a plus
• Kubernetes application development / deployment principles
• CNCF projects & tools
• DevOps principles
• GitOps, builds, pipelines
• Networking
• Switching, routing, VLANs
• Advanced Linux (RHEL / Rocky / EL9)
• OS configuration & troubleshooting
• Service management
• Hardening
• PXE boot & automated OS deployment
• Ansible
• Playbook design
• Role development
• Collection creation & management
• Development & Scripting
• Python familiarity
• Bash scripting experience
• Go (desired)
• YAML & JSON manipulation
• Git workflows
• Software testing
• Unit‑testing knowledge/experience
• Collaboration & Communication
• Cross‑functional team collaboration