Mid-level Cloud Engineer with Security Clearance

Modus21, LLC.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Modus21, LLC is hiring a Mid-level Cloud Engineer to work on-site in Charleston, SC, supporting NIWC Atlantic programs. You will deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters, build CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with software teams to modernize cloud infrastructure.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain Top Secret, hands-on experience with Docker, OpenShift, Ansible, and VMware, and a focus on security and reliability in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or related environments.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Strong experience with Docker and containerization technologies.
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Develop and maintain Docker/container images, container registries, and deployment processes.
• Operate OpenShift clusters and container workloads across bare-metal, virtualized, and cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated builds, testing, security scanning, and deployment.
• Support DevSecOps by integrating cybersecurity controls into pipelines and deployments.
• Develop technical documentation and deployment procedures.
• Collaborate with software teams to improve scalability and cloud readiness.
• Provide recommendations on cloud architecture and modernization efforts.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Ansible

Linux administration

VMware vSphere/ESXi

OpenShift

Git

Infrastructure as Code

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Git

Ansible

Job description

Role: Mid-level Cloud Engineer

Work Location: On-Site-- Building 198 in Charleston, SC (5) days a week

Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI Scope of Work: Modus2, LLC will work with other companies to provide systems engineering, technical and management support services to Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic in support of all Advanced Technology Development (ATD) Integrated Product Team (IPT) initiatives whose primary customers consist of, but are not limited to, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab (MCWL), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). This support encompasses expeditionary prototyping, systems engineering, networking, Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), hardware engineering, software development and integration, testing, configuration management, quality control, logistics, Command and Control (C2) systems support, training, exercise execution, system delivery, cybersecurity functions with continuous monitoring, covering the system lifecycle for tactical equipment, tactical software applications and services, and terrestrial and satellite communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Develop and maintain Docker/container images, container registries, and container deployment processes.
• Experience utilizing Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP) to include:
• Install and configure of multi-node and single-node OpenShift clusters.
• Managing container workloads, including deployment on bare-metal, virtualized (VMware), and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF) for storage solutions.
• Implement and maintain cloud-native infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and utilizing Ansible for automation and deploying Ansible Execution Environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated software builds, testing, security scanning, and deployment.
• Support DevSecOps practices by integrating cybersecurity, vulnerability scanning, compliance, and security controls into development and deployment pipelines.
• Apply Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), identity management, secrets management, encryption, and network security principles.
• Support Zero Trust, RMF, STIG, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring requirements where applicable.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, deployment procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and system documentation.
• Collaborate with software development teams to improve application scalability, reliability, and cloud readiness.
• Participate in system integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding cloud architecture, containerization strategies, Kubernetes implementation, and modernization efforts.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding cloud architecture, containerization strategies, Kubernetes implementation, and modernization efforts. Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience supporting cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, DevOps, or related technical environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Strong experience with Docker and containerization technologies.
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Ansible
• Experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with virtualization platforms, particularly VMware vSphere/ESXi.
• Familiarity with Azure services preferred
• Experience with cloud networking, identity/access management, storage, compute, and security.
• Experience with Git-based source control and modern software development workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application deployment issues.
• Must be a US citizen with a minimum of a SECRET DoD Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret