DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Poly - Hybrid

stanleyreid; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Reid is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a TS/SCI + CI Poly role in Bethesda, MD. The position focuses on building and operating a containerized microservices stack, with emphasis on security, DoD compliance, and hybrid work options.

The ideal candidate brings DoD 8570-MIAT Level II certification, strong Kubernetes experience, and proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Responsibilities include deployment automation and system administration across a modern DTP platform.

Qualifications

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II Certification or higher is required.
• Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes) and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, Python, Java or Groovy.
• Experience deploying with GitLab CI/CD and related tools.
• Familiarity with monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, Open Telemetry).
• Nexus exposure and deployment automation (SALT).

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain a containerized microservices architecture.
• Support technical systems administration, installation, and configuration.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, compliant DoD posture.

Skills

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Python

Groovy

Java

CI/CD

Education

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II Certification or higher (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP)

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

ArgoCD

cert-manager

external-secrets

Open Telemetry

Nexus

Prometheus

Grafana

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Poly - Hybrid

• Bethesda, MD

Who We Are
Stanley Reid is a specialized recruiting firm connecting top contractors with exciting IC/DoD opportunities. We're dedicated to a personalized, stress-free job search, matching your unique skills and goals with the perfect role.

Our client is seeking a TS/SCI + CI poly cleared DevOps Engineer to join a high‑energy team building and deploying a cutting‑edge technology stack in support of the DIA‑NMEC (National Media Exploitation Center) DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP). As a DevOps Engineer you will contribute to the design, deployment, and maintenance of a full stack containerized micro services architecture as well as technical systems administration, installation, and configuration.

• Possess at least one DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or higher certification, e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, Security+ CE, SSCP, CISSP (or Associate)
• Ability to obtain Privileged User Account (PUA) certification per DoD 8570 policy
• Experienced with container/container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes and troubleshooting experience with:
  • Ingress/Gateway API
  • Multi-tenant GPU sharing
  • Helm chart design/build
  • Familiarity with external-secrets, ArgoCD, cert-manager, eck (elastic search)
• GitLab pipeline development experience including Integration of GitLab CI/CD components, Code Quality reports, and Code Coverage/Test reports
• Experience with development, i.e. Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, Java, etc.
• Kubernetes monitoring, e.g., Prometheus/ Grafana, Open Telemetry
• SALT for deployment automation
• Nexus

This work is located in Bethesda, MD and will allow for hybrid work once role is established. Candidates must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI + CI poly level government clearance. Salary for this role is between $107,900 - $195,050, depending on experience, clearance level, location, and contract requirements.