DevOps Systems Engineer (Prime)

The Solutions Group Llc; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 176,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ample PTO

Medical plan options

401(k) with vesting

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Intelliforce is seeking a senior Systems Engineer to support analytical applications and mission platforms. You will work across systems engineering, software engineering, IA, testing, and DevOps to keep mission capabilities secure, automated, and ready for production.

You will help modernize applications, sustain existing capabilities, and improve interoperability across CI/CD, containers, Linux, and data flows, while coordinating with security and mission stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field; additional years may substitute for degree.
• Clearance: Top Secret with Full Scope Polygraph; U.S. citizenship required; no sponsorship.
• Minimum 14 years of Systems Engineering experience on similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide DevOps, systems engineering, IA, testing support across environments.
• Sustain production capabilities and maintain interoperability with upstream and downstream systems.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for repeatable build, test, integration and deployment workflows.
• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks to reduce manual effort.
• Work with development teams to refactor applications for deployment within the platform.
• Maintain standards and policy compliance across supported systems.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to resolve technical issues and improve platform reliability.

Skills

DevOps

Linux

CI/CD

Git workflows

Docker

Kubernetes

Security compliance

Automation scripting

Documentation

Cross-team collaboration

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree alternatives

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

NiFi

Job description

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we build and sustain the platforms that mission applications depend on every day. In this role, you will support Analytical Application team by helping keep systems secure, interoperable, automated, and ready for operational use.

You will work across systems engineering, software engineering, Information Assurance, testing, and DevOps to sustain mission capabilities and improve how applications move through development, integration, and production environments. A major focus will be maintaining reliable data flows between upstream and downstream systems while helping modernize applications.

This is a strong fit for an engineer who understands that successful DevOps is more than pipelines. It is the combination of automation, infrastructure, integration, security, observability, and engineering discipline needed to keep mission systems working together.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

This role sits at the intersection of platform engineering and mission integration. You will work on the technical foundation that allows applications, services, and data flows to operate together across a larger enterprise environment.

You will help sustain existing capabilities while also refactoring and modernizing systems for greater interoperability within the platform. That means working across CI/CD, containerized environments, infrastructure automation, Linux systems, security compliance, data flows, and application integration rather than staying confined to one layer of the stack.

At Intelliforce, your work is visible and your technical judgment matters. Because we support prime programs, our engineers stay close to the mission and the teams relying on these systems. Because we are a small business, leadership is accessible, communication is direct, and strong engineering gets noticed. Add in long-term stability, strong benefits, and a people-first culture, and this is an opportunity to have real influence over how a mission platform is built, integrated, and sustained.

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Could Include

• Provide DevOps, systems engineering, software engineering, IA, and testing support across environments
• Sustain production capabilities and maintain interoperability with upstream and downstream systems
• Monitor and troubleshoot system data flows across integrated mission platforms
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines that support repeatable build, test, integration, and deployment workflows
• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks to reduce manual effort and improve consistency
• Support containerized applications and platform services using Kubernetes and Docker
• Work with development teams to refactor applications and services for deployment within the platform
• Maintain standards and policy compliance across supported systems
• Support secure configuration, patching, hardening, and lifecycle sustainment activities
• Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, integration, and deployment issues across development and production environments
• Develop scripts and automation to improve platform reliability and repeatability
• Support observability through centralized logging, metrics, dashboards, and alerting
• Participate in system integration, verification, testing, and release activities
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, configuration information, and operational runbooks
• Coordinate with developers, system engineers, security teams, testers, and mission stakeholders to resolve technical issues and improve platform reliability

Minimum Qualifications

• Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, must be active. We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas
• 14 years of experience as a Systems Engineer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Five additional years of Systems Engineering experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree
• Experience supporting integrated software and systems environments through development, deployment, and sustainment

Required Skills

• Experience supporting DevOps or platform engineering environments
• Strong Linux systems knowledge and command-line experience
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery
• Experience with Git-based development and configuration management workflows
• Experience with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience troubleshooting distributed applications, infrastructure, and system integrations
• Experience maintaining interoperability between upstream and downstream systems
• Understanding of system data flows and service-to-service dependencies
• Experience supporting software and infrastructure sustainment activities
• Experience working within security and compliance requirements
• Experience with system integration, testing, and release support
• Ability to automate repeatable engineering and operational tasks using scripting
• Ability to analyze system requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Experience developing and maintaining technical and operational documentation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across development, operations, security, and engineering teams

Desired Skills

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD or similar pipeline platforms
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with Kubernetes orchestration and Helm-based deployments
• Experience with Docker and container image management
• Experience supporting cloud or hybrid-cloud infrastructure
• AWS experience
• Experience with configuration management and automated provisioning
• Experience with Python, Bash, or other scripting languages
• Experience with observability platforms such as Elasticsearch, Kibana, Grafana, or Prometheus
• Experience with NiFi or other enterprise data-flow technologies
• Experience supporting microservices and API-based architectures
• Experience with automated testing and deployment validation
• Experience with secure platform hardening and Information Assurance processes
• Experience supporting modernization or application refactoring efforts
• Familiarity with Agile development environments and tools such as Jira and Confluence

Compensation Range: $176,000.00 - $226,000.00
This salary range reflects our current market estimate for the role. Final compensation will depend on your experience, technical background, overall qualifications, and alignment with the position. We evaluate each candidate thoughtfully, so offers are shaped around the value you bring to the team

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Equal Opportunity Matters Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail] with your specific request.