Senior DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

IAMUS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 156,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

IAMUS Consulting is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to lead cloud infrastructure projects in AWS and on-prem/edge environments. The role emphasizes Kubernetes expertise, automation, and reliability, with a focus on monitoring and performance optimization.

You will collaborate with development teams to integrate applications into scalable infrastructure, mentor engineers, and ensure robust operations on customer sites in San Antonio, TX. A current TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must have current TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• 9+ years in DevOps or software development with related degree, or 7 years with a Masters, or 13 years with HS diploma.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Deep experience with AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and deployment/management.
• Proficient in Terraform and Ansible for configuration management.
• Experience deploying and managing apps, containers, and OS scalability.
• Programming in Python, Bash, or Go; familiarity with Git and Flux.
• Proficient Linux system administration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and leadership experience in engineering teams.
• Willingness to work on customer site in San Antonio, TX 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud infrastructure deployment in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support on-prem/edge infrastructure deployment.
• Automate deployment processes for reliability and scalability.
• Manage Kubernetes containers and AWS infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate apps into the infra.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• continuously improve processes for high availability and performance.
• Mentor and guide team members, providing leadership as needed.
• Occasionally adjust workspace and schedules to meet client needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kubernetes

AWS

Python

Bash

Go

Linux

Terraform

Ansible

Git

AGILE

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

High School Diploma with 13 years relevant experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Git

Flux

EKS

Diode

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data solutions. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services. This role currently supports a customer onsite in San Antonio, TX. If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements Essential Job Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure.
• Seamlessly transition between hands‑on execution and team guidance, treating mentorship and team leadership as inherent components of senior‑level impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance – A current Top Secret level U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI level clearance.
• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
• Must be comfortable in a terminal‑based environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a tech lead, mentor, or manager for engineering teams.
• Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.
• Must be able to work on customer site in San Antonio, TX 5 days a week. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Preferred Requirements

• A current active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers, EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus.

Compensation

At IAMUS Consulting, we're building a team of like-minded individuals who aren't afraid to work hard and support one another to achieve greater results. Fostering an environment where high-caliber employees can shine means that we offer benefits and support for our team both in the office and beyond. Our benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, financial and retirement plans, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and dependent care. Salary at IAMUS Consulting varies based on location, education, skills, experience, as well as contract-specific affordability. The estimated salary range for this position is between $156,000 and $203,000. This estimate is one part of IAMUS Consulting's overall compensation package.