Senior DevOps Engineer

FTI Defense; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Defense seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to design and operate cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and automation for DoD, IC, and Federal programs. You will implement Terraform-based infrastructure, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and integrated security checks to uphold compliance standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, building durable, secure systems with cost-aware, scalable solutions in a government-facing environment. Dayton, OH area preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with TS/SCI eligibility; current secret clearance preferred.
• 6+ years of DevOps engineering experience.
• Extensive cloud infrastructure experience on AWS GovCloud or similar.
• Strong automation with Python, Bash, Terraform and SSM.
• CI/CD pipelines across full software lifecycle (Azure DevOps or equivalent).
• Experience embedding security scanning and compliance gates into pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Familiarity with government/regulatory frameworks (NIST 800-53, STIG).

Responsibilities

• Build and improve automated CI/CD pipelines (ADO/GH) for code build, test, and deployment.
• Own infrastructure‑as‑code end‑to‑end using Terraform on AWS GovCloud/GCP.
• Containerize workloads with Docker; standardize base images and parity.
• Embed automated security scanning into pipelines to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Write automation and tooling in Python and TypeScript for CLIs and scripts.
• Set up observability: logging, metrics, tracing, alerting.
• Define environment strategy, deployment policy, tagging, cost controls; support ATO.
• Manage source repositories and version‑control workflows (ADO/GH).

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Python

TypeScript

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

Git workflows

Security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Computer Science preferred

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Harbor

Fortify

Tenable

Grype

TruffleHog

OpenSCAP

Job description

Overview

FTI Defense is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our growing, mission‑driven engineering team. We design and deliver technology‑enabled solutions that help the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Federal Government make informed, high‑impact decisions. Our work supports the people who safeguard our nation

with advanced technology, services and expertise while building upon our values to make a positive impact on our customers, each other, and our communities.

Our culture is rooted in our 4Cs—Core Values, Commitment, Compassion, and Charity. We foster an environment where people support one another, share knowledge freely, and take pride in building systems that make a meaningful difference for our customers and communities.

Position is open to candidates in the lower 48 states. Dayton, OH, Colorado Springs, CO, Chesapeake, VA or Huntsville, AL preferred.

We value sound judgment, ownership, and a willingness to learn just as much as we value deep technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Build, monitor, and continuously improve automated CI/CD pipelines for code building, static code analysis, testing, integration and deployment. ADO and GHA preferred.
• Own infrastructure‑as‑code end‑to‑end using terraform: module design, state management, environment promotion, drift detection, and review standards on AWS GovCloud (preferred), GCP, ADO and K8S optimizing for uptime, cost efficiency, and security.
• Containerize and standardize workloads with docker, including base images, multi‑stage builds, registry strategy, and local/dev parity.
• Embed automated security scanning (fortify, tenable, grype, trufflehog, openscap) into pipelines to reduce vulnerabilities and improve security posture and reporting.
• Write automation and tooling in Python and TypeScript for internal CLIs, pipeline logic, glue code, and operational scripts.
• Set up observability: logging, metrics, tracing, and alerting.
• Define standards and guardrails for environment strategy, deployment policy, tagging, cost controls, and documentation. Support compliance and continuous ATO by implementing NIST 800-53 / STIG controls.
• Manage source repositories and version‑control workflows (ADO/GH).

Education/Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Existing secret clearance preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a STEM field, Computer Science preferred.
• 6+ years of DevOps Engineering experience.
• Extensive hands‑on experience designing and operating cloud infrastructure - AWS, AWS GovCloud, or similar.
• Deep experience with automation and configuration‑management tooling, including Python, Bash and Terraform, AWS Systems Manager (SSM)
• Strong background building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or equivalent) across the full software lifecycle - development, testing, and deployment.
• Proven experience embedding security scanning and compliance gates into pipelines (DevSecOps / "shift‑left").
• Working knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm) and registry/image standards (e.g., Harbor).
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, STIG, RMF/ATO) in a government or regulated environmen
• Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA‑Security, or GSEC Certification that aligns with DODI 8140 requirements.

Strong candidates will be self‑motivated, adaptable, and skilled at organizing priorities, thriving in a dynamic, growth oriented environment where collaboration and innovation are valued.

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