GIS DevOps Engineer

Cloudjobs; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Mental health resources

Student loan assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor seeks a GIS DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and scale geospatial data services. You will build robust pipelines, automate infrastructure, and ensure security across cloud and on-prem environments. The role demands TS/SCI clearance or eligibility and willingness to work in a SCIF setting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical solutions. Ideal candidates bring deep Kubernetes/OpenShift experience, strong scripting skills, and a background in

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI poly (or willingness to obtain a CI poly)
• Minimum of 14 years of total professional experience in a technical support role
• Demonstrated technical experience with DevSecOps
• Demonstrated experience working with Kubernetes in production environments
• Demonstrated experience with Red Hat OpenShift
• Proficiency in container technologies such as Docker or CRI-O
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Open source and custom application deployments and maintenance experience
• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums
• Willingness to work 90% or as needed in a SCIF environment with some on-call or after-hours onsite support for customer's mission in either Herndon, VA or St. Louis, MO
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters across cloud and/or on-prem environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support containerized application delivery
• Implement infrastructure as code
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and security; respond to incidents and optimize systems
• Develop and maintain platform tooling, automation, and self-service capabilities
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to improve platform usability and reliability
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance standards
• Communicate with multidisciplinary SAFe Agile teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively.

Skills

Kubernetes production

OpenShift

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

DevSecOps

Python

Bash

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Security

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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GIS DevOps Engineer

Vantor

Role snapshot

Compensation $145,000 - $215,000

Location N/A

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• Red Hat
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Jenkins
• Linux
• Python
• Bash
• GitHub Actions

Certifications

• CKA
• CKAD
• CKS
• Security+

Job Description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI with CI poly level.

We’re seeking a GIS DevOps Engineer to power the spatial intelligence that drives critical decisions. You'll design and deliver robust, scalable services for ingesting, storing, and querying geospatial data at scale. If you thrive on solving complex GIS backend challenges and believe geospatial can change the game—let’s build something that matters.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters across cloud and/or on-prem environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support containerized application delivery
• Implement infrastructure as code
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and security; respond to incidents and optimize systems
• Develop and maintain platform tooling, automation, and self-service capabilities
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to improve platform usability and reliability
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance standards
• Communicate with multidisciplinary SAFe Agile teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI poly (or willingness to obtain a CI poly)
• Minimum of 14 years of total professional experience in a technical support role
• Demonstrated technical experience with DevSecOps
• Demonstrated experience working with Kubernetes in production environments
• Demonstrated experience with Red Hat OpenShift
• Proficiency in container technologies such as Docker or CRI-O
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Open source and custom application deployments and maintenance experience.
• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums
• Willingness to work 90% or as needed in a SCIF environment with some on-call or after-hours onsite support for customer's mission in either Herndon, VA or St. Louis, MO
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Understanding of networking, security, and Linux systems administration
• Kubernetes certifications (e.g., CKA, CKAD, or CKS)
• Familiarity with policy and security tools (e.g., OPA, Kyverno)
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud platform architectures
• Background in SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) practices
• Experience working with geospatial technology and tools
• CompTIA Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access.
• Experience in/or supporting military/intelligence or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus!

Pay Transparency

In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The Base Pay For This Position Within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, The Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, And For All Other States Is

$145,000.00 - $215,000.00

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.