Lead DevOps Engineer

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Allen (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven national security technology company seeks a skilled Lead DevOps Engineer. This hybrid role entails building CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructures, requiring security clearances and technical expertise. An ideal candidate should have a proven track record in automation and cybersecurity practices, along with a strong foundation in cloud technologies.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with employer contribution

Support for clearance maintenance and professional development

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required (U.S. citizenship).
• 5–7+ years of experience required based on education level.
• Basic Linux system administration and cybersecurity knowledge.

Responsibilities

• 50% CI/CD pipeline automation and cloud infrastructure.
• 30% Containerization and Kubernetes management.
• 70% Hands-on implementation and automation.

Skills

CI/CD pipeline automation

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure provisioning (Ansible, Terraform)

Containerization (Docker, Podman)

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

GitLab

Jira

SonarQube

Job description

We’re working with a mission-driven national security and defense technology company that’s looking for a skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to join their growing team. This organization supports a range of high-impact government programs by delivering secure, scalable infrastructure solutions that enable modern software development for defense and intelligence applications. This is a full-time, hybrid position in Woburn MA.

You’ll join a tightly knit Agile team focused on building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, secure environments, and cloud-based deployments—all while ensuring infrastructure complies with strict DoD standards. If you're passionate about automation, security, and scalable system design in a highly technical environment, this is a great opportunity to lead from the front and work on critical systems that matter.

Required Skills & Experience

• Active Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field

• 5–7+ years of experience depending on education level

• Proficient with CI/CD tools like GitLab and pipeline automation

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Skilled in infrastructure provisioning tools (Ansible, Terraform, or Chef)

• Containerization expertise with Docker or Podman

• Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS, Rancher) and monitoring deployments

• Scripting with Python, Bash, or Linux Shell

• Basic Linux system administration and cybersecurity knowledge

Desired Skills & Experience

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance

• Advanced degree in a technical field

• Familiarity with the full software stack, including databases and monitoring

• Experience with Jira, Kafka, artifact repositories (Nexus/Artifactory)

• Hands-on with code analysis tools like SonarQube or Coverity

• Prior experience leading Agile/SCRUM teams

• Current Security+ certification

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 50% CI/CD pipeline automation and cloud infrastructure (GitLab, AWS, Ansible)

• 30% Containerization and Kubernetes management (Docker, EKS, Rancher)

• 20% Monitoring, security, and compliance

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-on implementation and automation

• 20% Collaboration with corporate IT, Cybersecurity, and engineering

• 10% Planning, compliance, and infrastructure review

You Will Receive the Following Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Support for clearance maintenance and professional development