DevOps Engineer - Software Developer | Active Clearance

MRSL Real-Time Systems Laboratory Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MRSL Real-Time Systems Laboratory Inc. seeks a DevOps Engineer with software development experience to design, build, and support mission-focused applications for the Intelligence Community.

You will join a small, highly skilled team building secure, high-availability systems used by geographically distributed users. Responsibilities include designing scalable cloud architectures, deploying containerized apps, building CI/CD pipelines, ETL processing, and operating RabbitMQ-based messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Active TS clearance preferred where applicable or ability to obtain.
• 2–10 years of experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software.
• Proficient in Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar).
• Python (preferred) or other languages such as C/C++ or Java.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Hands-on CI/CD experience (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, AWS GovCloud, Azure, or GCP).
• Git version control experience.
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
• CompTIA Security+ (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures supporting key operations.
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery.
• Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for data processing.
• Configure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ or similar).
• Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure and deployment tasks.
• Monitor system performance and drive improvements to reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers on deployment and infrastructure best practices.
• Promote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentation.

Skills

Python

Linux

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

DevSecOps

Git

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKAD

Tools

Helm

RabbitMQ

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab/Jenkins/GitHub Actions

Terraform

Job description

DevOps Engineer - Software Developer | Active Clearance

Category Engineering

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Sarasota, FL

Number of Openings 2

Req Number ENG-26-00009

Position Requirements

About the Role:

We’re hiring a Software Developer with DevOps experience to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications for the Intelligence Community. You’ll join a small, highly experienced engineering team building and modernizing secure, high-availability systems used by geographically distributed users.

What You'll Do:

• Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures supporting key operations
• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery
• Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for data processing
• Configure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ or similar)
• Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure and deployment tasks
• Monitor system performance and drive improvements to reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with developers on deployment and infrastructure best practices
• Promote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI preferred
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2–10 years of experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software
• Proficient in Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)
• Skilled in Python (preferred) or other languages such as C/C++ or Java
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices
• Hands‑on CI/CD experience (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, AWS GovCloud, Azure, or GCP)
• Git version control experience
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• CompTIA Security+ (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)

Nice to Have:

Programming & Architecture:

• Multiple programming languages; Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy)
• RESTful microservices experience (FastAPI, Spring Boot)
• Legacy system refactoring into containerized/microservice architectures
• Understanding of horizontal/vertical scaling

Data, DevOps & Cloud:

• ETL pipeline and RabbitMQ/message broker experience
• Database optimization and administration
• Agile workflow experience (Jira, sprints)
• Security/quality scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy)
• Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Certifications & Domain:

• AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, or CKAD certifications
• Prior experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems

About the Organization MRSL is an employee‑owned company with its headquarters in Sarasota, FL. MRSL also has offices in Monterey, CA and Dayton, OH as well as several employees located at customer facilities in the US and around the globe. MRSL has deep experience in signal processing application and common services development for the National agencies of the Intelligence Community (IC) and the Department of Defense. We develop and deploy multiple applications and system infrastructures for use in client mission operations.

MRSL specializes in the development of mission‑oriented signal processing algorithms, applications, and associated services for our customers. MRSL excels in the design, development, and deployment of signal processing applications using the X‑Midas framework, since we evolve and sustain this framework for the entire community of the IC contractors. MRSL employs engineers and researchers who specialize in cutting‑edge signal processing technologies, system and software design, life cycle support, signal analysis, communications and software development.

MRSL proudly offers highly competitive wages and benefits. We offer a business casual atmosphere with a team‑oriented environment. MRSL is looking for candidates with a solid academic background in engineering/science with good hands‑on programming skills, a high degree of drive and dedication, ability to learn quickly and who works well with others. To apply go to www.mrsl.com and select Careers.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.