Mission-Critical DevOps Engineer: Kubernetes & Cloud

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; 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 deployment, administration, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical SIGINT systems and supporting infrastructure.

Candidates should have hands-on Linux administration, Kubernetes, containerization, cluster orchestration, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps, plus strong networking knowledge; TS/SCI with Poly and CCNA are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux administration, Kubernetes, containerization, cloud deployments and DevSecOps.
• Ability to provide 24/7 call‑in support for critical operational system issues.
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570‑compliant certification such as CompTIA Security+.
• Active CCNA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform system administration, installation, configuration, maintenance, upgrades, testing, and integration of SIGINT systems and software.
• Deploy, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Provide Tier 3 technical and engineering support for complex system and infrastructure issues.
• Support 24/7 call‑in coverage and coordinate with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute technical documentation and procedures.

Skills

Kubernetes

Linux administration

DevSecOps

Cloud deployments

Containerization

Networking knowledge

3rd line support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Master of Science in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for 2 years of experience

IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+)

CCNA certification

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Linux

Job description

VTG is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support deployment, administration, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical SIGINT systems and supporting infrastructure.

Candidates should have hands-on Linux administration, Kubernetes, containerization, cluster orchestration, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps, plus strong networking knowledge; TS/SCI with Poly and CCNA are required.