DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

FANTOM CORPORATION; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corporation is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support administration, deployment, integration, and sustainment of SIGINT systems. The role blends Linux admin, containerization, cloud deployments, DevSecOps, and systems integration in operational and lab environments.

Responsibilities include system installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, 24/7 support, and documentation. Requires active MD polygraph, DoD 8570 Security+ readiness, CCNA, and onsite work in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph.
• Willing and able to work onsite at the listed location.
• Four (4) years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years with Kubernetes.
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years with cluster orchestration.
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years with containerization.
• Ability to provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system issues.
• Willingness to travel for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+.
• CCNA certification.
• Polygraph date within the last seven (7) years.

Responsibilities

• Perform system administration, maintenance, upgrades, installation, testing, integration, and configuration of SIGINT survey, collection, and geolocation systems.
• Provide Tier 3 engineering support, troubleshoot system failures and performance degradation, and restore systems to operational capability.
• Provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system discrepancies.
• Integrate, test, and optimize systems with enterprise infrastructure, services, and databases.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge-base materials.
• Assist Government engineers with maintaining system product-line standards and associated databases.
• Support field installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities as required.

Skills

Linux system administration

Kubernetes

Containerization

Cloud deployments

DevSecOps

On-site work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two years of experience

CCNA certification

IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification (Security+)

Tools

Kubernetes

Cluster orchestration

Containerization

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the administration, deployment, integration, and sustainment of mission-critical SIGINT survey, collection, and geolocation systems. This position combines Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, DevSecOps, and systems integration within operational and laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform system administration, maintenance, upgrades, installation, testing, integration, and configuration of SIGINT survey, collection, and geolocation systems
• Provide Tier 3 engineering support, troubleshoot system failures and performance degradation, and restore systems to operational capability
• Provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system discrepancies
• Integrate, test, and optimize systems with enterprise infrastructure, services, and databases
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge-base materials
• Assist Government engineers with maintaining system product-line standards and associated databases
• Support field installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities as required

Required Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• Four (4) years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years with Kubernetes
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years with cluster orchestration
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years with containerization
• Ability to provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system issues
• Willingness to travel for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+
• CCNA certification
• Polygraph date within the last seven (7) years

Education *

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science
• Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
• A Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two (2) years of experience

#CJ Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.

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