DevOps Engineer Staff - Lockheed Martin

OpenTalent; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a DevOps-focused SWE to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for C++ or Python applications. You will work with Kubernetes, Helm, and cluster management to ensure high availability and security. Strong debugging and cross-team collaboration are essential for timely delivery.

The role emphasizes GPU resource configuration, automated testing, and maintaining thorough documentation to support operations and maintenance of RF and optical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 12+ years in SWE/related discipline.
• Proven expertise in designing and operating modern DevOps pipelines for critical software.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes-based cluster design, deployment, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ or Python apps with Kubernetes deployment and Helm charts.
• Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters for high availability, scalability, and security.
• Identify, debug, and resolve defects with efficient troubleshooting techniques.

Skills

Kubernetes

Rancher

RKE2

Helm

Cluster design

HA clustering

Security concepts RBAC

CI/CD pipelines

GPU resources

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

RKE2

Helm

GitLab CI/CD

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.

WHO WE ARE:

The program performs the analysis, design, development, integration, test and deployment, securing, modernization, and operations and maintenance (O&M) and decommissioning activities of RF and optical capabilities. WHY JOIN US: Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We support our employees, so they can support our mission. #RMSGG2026

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 12 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