Senior DevOps Engineer – Linux, Kubernetes & IaC

Artera Technologies LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Artera Technologies, LLC is seeking DevOps Engineers to join our Maryland-based teams supporting intelligence-focused systems. You will work on Linux-based platforms, automate with Bash and Python, and manage containers with Docker/Kubernetes.

Responsibilities include compliance with STE/STN and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure for mission-critical data. The roles require a bachelor’s degree and 3–6 years of DevOps experience, with TS/SCI security clearance being a key consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3-6 years of DevOps experience on similar programs.
• Experience with Linux, scripting in Bash or Python, and supporting Linux-based stacks.
• Experience installing, configuring, and supporting COTS/GOTS/FOSS software in Linux environments.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with IaC and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform).
• Experience with CI/CD (GitLab CI) and basic SRE concepts.
• Experience with Linux cluster/node monitoring and Atlassian toolset (JIRA, Confluence).
• Experience with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Linux DevOps engineering; scripting with Bash/Python; Kubernetes & Ansible-based deployments.
• STE/STN compliance duties; ensure tools stay compliant with evolving requirements.
• Improve contract security posture; enable analysts to navigate the tool ecosystem.
• Provide cross-contract and partner support with IC community when tools are used beyond NSA.

Skills

Linux CLI

Bash/Python scripting

Linux software/packages

Docker

containerd

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

GitLab CI

SRE concepts

Linux monitoring tools

JIRA/Confluence

Git version control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering / CS / IS / Eng. Science / Eng. Management or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Artera Technologies, LLC is seeking DevOps Engineers to join our Maryland-based teams supporting intelligence-focused systems. You will work on Linux-based platforms, automate with Bash and Python, and manage containers with Docker/Kubernetes.

Responsibilities include compliance with STE/STN and maintaining secure, scalable infrastructure for mission-critical data. The roles require a bachelor’s degree and 3–6 years of DevOps experience, with TS/SCI security clearance being a key consideration.