DevOps System Engineer

Prophasys; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Employer paid life and disability

Training and tuition reimbursement

Recognition awards

Job summary

Prophasys, LLC is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a full-time role requiring a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. The position emphasizes Kubernetes networking, IaC tooling, and compliance-oriented sustainment in secure environments.

A bachelor’s degree in CS/CE is required, with potential levels from junior to SME based on experience, and a comprehensive benefits package. The successful applicant will collaborate across technical teams and mission stakeholders, maintain rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/CE is required and positions may range from junior to SME levels.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required for eligibility.
• Experience with Kubernetes in secure, regulated environments is essential.
• Proficiency with IaC tools and modern infrastructure platforms is expected.

Skills

Kubernetes networking

Compliance maintenance

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation tools

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Salt

Ansible

Rancher

Helm

Kubernetes advanced features

Job description

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Required Skills

• Strong grasp of Kubernetes networking, configuration, and deployment across secure environments
• Proven ability to support compliance-driven sustainment activities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent collaboration skills with both technical team members and mission stakeholders
• Solid documentation and tracking skills using enterprise tools
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving security and mission needs

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Salt, and Ansible
• Familiarity with Rancher, Helm, and advanced Kubernetes features
• Working knowledge of observability tools like Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Grafana
• Security+ (CWIP) or equivalent certification preferred

Security Clearance

Applicants must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required. Positions that may be available range from junior level (0-7 years) to subject matter expert level (20+ years).

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive salary along with a full benefits package, including:

• paid time off
• health/dental/vision coverage
• retirement savings plans
• employer paid life and disability
• training and tuition reimbursement
• more

This position is eligible for our year end discretionary bonus plan, as well as recognition awards. The competitive salary range* is $80,000 to $230,000 (annualized USD).

* Salary ranges are intended as a guideline, not a guarantee of pay. Final compensation is determined after a thorough review of multiple factors such as job level, responsibilities, geographic location, relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific considerations, organizational needs, and alignment with current market conditions. Please note that these ranges may be adjusted over time and should be viewed as estimates rather than fixed amounts.

Prophasys, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Prophasys is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice (6/27/2023 version) from the Department of Labor.

Prophasys participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with I-9 information to confirm that all new hires are authorized to work in the U.S. To learn more about E-Verify please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify