DevSecOps Engineer - R131

Expedition Technology; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Up to 45 days of PTO

12% 401k match

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250/year

Referral bonus program

Onsite fitness center

Reduced-cost cafeteria meals

Job summary

Expedition Technology is seeking a DevOps Engineer to provide DevSecOps for a program supporting DoW strategic objectives in Herndon, Virginia. The role involves containerizing Python applications and deploying them to Kubernetes, while supporting developers through advanced tooling and CI pipelines.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's in a related field, relevant security clearance, and expertise in Python, Docker, and Terraform. Competitive benefits, including up to 45 days PTO and a 12% 401k match, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related work experience required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI polygraph is mandatory.
• Experience in building cloud-native applications deployed to a major cloud provider.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy DevSecOps capabilities.
• Write and review Python code.
• Troubleshoot Linux networking and storage.

Skills

Python programming

DevSecOps implementation

Containerization (Docker, Helm)

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform)

Linux troubleshooting

Git workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Overview

Expedition Technology (EXP) is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team to provide DevSecOps as part of an exciting new program in support of DoW strategic objectives. In this role, you will work with a multi-disciplinary team to rapidly develop and ship prototype systems to address the needs of the modern warfighter. As part of this effort, you will be asked to containerize existing Python applications and models and deploy them to Kubernetes. You would also be expected to support application developers and model builders via developing advanced tooling and CI pipelines to accelerate our workflows.

Core Job Duties

• Writing and reviewing Python code.
• Container development and orchestration (Docker, Helm, Kubernetes/Rancher, ArgoCD)
• Develop and deploy DevSecOps capabilities within a multi-project, multi-team environment
• Understanding git workflows (branching, etc.) and release engineering approaches to software development
• Delivering infrastructure-as-code solutions using CloudFormation, Terraform, and/or Packer
• Troubleshooting Linux system networking, storage, and related services (i.e., HTTP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VLANs, etc.)
• Working within the constraints of NIST 800-53, 800-171, CMMC, or related compliance policies (e.g., CIS)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical discipline preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience
• A minimum of 5 years of related work experience
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
• Understanding git workflows (branching, etc.) and release engineering approaches to software development
• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in each of the following:
• Git workflows (branching, etc.) and release engineering approaches to software development
• Building highly automated infrastructure and cloud‑native applications deployed to a major cloud provider
• Delivering infrastructure‑as‑code solutions using CloudFormation, Terraform, and/or Packer
• Advanced skills and expertise in troubleshooting Linux system networking, storage, and related services (i.e., HTTP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VLANs, etc.)
• Writing and reviewing professional grade Python code with testing
• Familiarity with harnessing LLMs to produce reliable and coherent code

Desired Competencies

• Knowledge of AWS architecture, security, IAM roles and policies
• Familiarity with data curation for the development of machine learning models
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, specifically with writing and deploying Helm Charts

What we offer our team?

• Company‑paid, medical, dental and vision insurance
• Up to 45 days of PTO
• 12% 401k match - Traditional and Roth options available
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Paid Family Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement - $5250/year available
• Referral bonus program
• Free tickets to sporting events, theater, concerts and more
• Free, onsite fitness center, onsite cafeteria with reduced‑cost meals
• A collaborative, creative and supportive culture where you will be encouraged to push boundaries, take risks and enjoy the rewards.

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes a diverse range of talent creates an environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or protected veteran status.