Platform Devops Engineer-TS/SCI & CI POLY

SixGen, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401K with employer contribution

Flexible and remote work policies

Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

Job summary

SixGen, Inc. in Columbia, MD, is seeking a Senior Platform / DevOps Engineer to build and operate the AI enterprise infrastructure for USCYBERCOM, delivering secure, scalable guardrails and CI/CD for AI models and agents.

You will deploy in cloud and on-prem environments (AWS, Azure, air-gapped) and partner with AI/ML teams to optimize deployments, monitoring, and security accreditation (RMF/ATO).

Qualifications

• 10+ years in DevOps or platform engineering with cloud and on-prem environments.
• Experience designing robust pipelines and deployment workflows for AI workloads.
• Strong knowledge of security practices for AI systems and RMF/ATO readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded operations support and rapid prototyping for AI-enabled tools.
• Design and maintain infrastructure for enterprise AI apps in AWS/Azure and air-gapped environments.
• Develop workflows to support AI model development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for AI models, agents, and apps.
• Implement containerization and guardrails with Docker, Kubernetes, identity, and logging.
• Ensure lifecycle management, versioning, monitoring, and scaling of AI models/assets.
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to optimize deployments and resource use.
• Ensure system performance, security, and accreditation readiness for AI infra.

Skills

DevOps expertise

CI/CD design & automation

AI model lifecycle experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Master's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Columbia, MD

SIXGEN’s mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Columbia, MD
• Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI, CI Poly

WHAT YOU’LL DO

SIXGEN is actively seeking candidates to be part of a team that supports the United States Cyber Command (USCC). Our team is standing up USCYBERCOM’s AI Enterprise capability — the central hub that mission teams turn to when they want to move an AI solution from prototype to a secure, governed, enterprise-scale service. As a Senior Platform / DevOps Engineer on this team, you will build and run the infrastructure, pipelines, and control-plane guardrails that let the command adopt AI safely and at scale, with significant, visible impact on the mission of the USCC.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide embedded operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping for AI-enabled tools in support of our customer.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure for enterprise AI applications in cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and on-prem/air-gapped/classified environments.
• Develop and optimize engineering workflows and processes to support AI model and agent development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery of AI models, agents, and applications.
• Implement and manage containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, and build and maintain control-plane guardrails — identity, policy enforcement, approvals, audit/logging, and observability.
• Ensure efficient AI model and agent lifecycle management, including versioning, monitoring, and scaling.
• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to streamline deployment processes and optimize resource utilization.
• Oversee system performance, security, and scalability of AI infrastructure, and support security accreditation (RMF/ATO) of AI systems.
• Continuously research and implement new DevOps tools and practices to enhance efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 10+ years of experience, or Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 8+ years of experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance w/ Poly
• Advanced proficiency in DevOps principles and practices
• Demonstrated expertise in containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
• Proven experience in architecting and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Extensive experience with AI model lifecycle management and maintenance

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) for infrastructure deployment and management
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Understanding of machine learning concepts and their implications for infrastructure; continuous learning mindset to stay abreast of cutting‑edge DevOps and AI advancements

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At SIXGEN, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be based on experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and overall alignment with the position.

Additionally, SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
• Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
• 401K with a 4% employer contribution
• Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
• Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

OUR COMMITMENT

SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in SixGen, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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