Med - DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

VTG; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

VTG is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support SIGINT systems, Linux admin, Kubernetes, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps workflows. You will work on prototypes, development builds, and field deployments, providing 24/7 support and technical documentation.

Requirements include TS/SCI with Poly, BS in Engineering or CS (MS may substitute), and 4+ years of experience with Linux, containerization, and Kubernetes. Travel for installations is expected.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 4+ years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
• Recent experience within the last 3 years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization.
• Ability to travel for information-system installation and troubleshooting.
• Active CCNA and CompTIA Security+ certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform system administration, installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, testing, and integration of SIGINT systems and software.
• Support prototypes, development builds, and laboratory environments.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and infrastructure.
• Support deployments across Linux, containerized, cloud, and DevSecOps environments.
• Deploy, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Provide Tier 3 technical and engineering support for complex issues.
• Diagnose failures and restore systems to full operation.
• Provide 24/7 call-in support for critical discrepancies.
• Develop and distribute technical documentation and SOPs.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to resolve integration and performance issues.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly

DevSecOps mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two years of experience

Tools

Kubernetes

Containerization

Linux administration

Cloud deployments

Cluster orchestration

Networking knowledge

CCNA Certification

CompTIA Security+

Job description

Overview VTG is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the deployment, administration, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical SIGINT systems and supporting infrastructure. This position requires hands-on experience with Linux administration, Kubernetes, containerization, cluster orchestration, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps, along with strong networking knowledge. The engineer will support systems throughout their lifecycle, including prototypes, development builds, operational test systems, test rigs, and laboratory environments. Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, making this an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-critical team supporting national security initiatives. #Triaplex #SIGINT #VTG What will you do?

• Perform system administration, installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, testing, and integration of VLF/LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF/Wireless SIGINT survey, collection, and geolocation systems and software.
• Support prototypes, development builds, operational-testing units, test rigs, and laboratory-environment systems.
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems and infrastructure.
• Support software and system deployments across Linux, containerized, cloud, and DevSecOps environments.
• Deploy, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Support cluster orchestration and associated infrastructure.
• Provide Tier 3 technical and engineering support for complex system, infrastructure, and operational issues.
• Diagnose system failures and performance degradation and restore systems and equipment to full operational capability.
• Provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system discrepancies.
• Integrate, test, troubleshoot, and optimize SIGINT systems with enterprise infrastructure, services, and databases.
• Perform system testing and integration to validate operational performance and functionality.
• Support system installations, maintenance activities, upgrades, and troubleshooting at customer locations.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute technical documentation, operating procedures, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledge-base articles.
• Assist Government engineers with developing, updating, and maintaining system product-line standards and associated databases.
• Coordinate with engineering and operational teams to resolve complex system integration and performance issues. Do you have what it takes?
• TS/SCI with Poly required
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• A Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two years of required experience.
• 4+ years of experience with:
• Software and system deployments
• Linux system administration
• Containerization
• Cloud deployments
• DevSecOps
• Recent experience, within the last 3 years, with:
• Kubernetes
• Cluster orchestration
• Containerization
• Experience supporting complex systems through installation, configuration, testing, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system issues.
• Willingness to travel for information-system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Polygraph date must be within the last 7 years.
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as CompTIA Security+.
• Active CCNA certification. VTG's estimated starting pay range is $100K - $178K annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.