Senior DevSecOps SysAdmin - Cloud & Kubernetes

KBR; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 121,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior System Administrator in Colorado Springs to develop and implement secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will design and implement containerization with Kubernetes or Docker, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and apply GitOps for automated software delivery.

Your work supports space security, scalability, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure secure, efficient

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience as a System Administrator, DevOps Engineer, or similar role supporting complex infrastructures.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and virtualization technologies.
• Experience with configuration management and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet).
• Understanding of networks, storage solutions, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong security practices: patch management, firewalls, and IDS/IPS.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; excellent cross‑functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Proactive mindset with focus on automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Gravity DevSecOps Pipeline infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud environments.
• Oversee configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of pipeline components to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Implement and manage containerization platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and virtualization solutions.
• Ensure infrastructure scalability and reliability to meet evolving project demands.
• Support automation of deployment and operational tasks using IaC tools like Ansible, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure secure integration of new software components into the pipeline.
• Optimize CI/CD workflows to increase development speed, reliability, and security.
• Maintain the security of the Gravity pipeline infrastructure by enforcing DevSecOps best practices.
• Implement patches, updates, and security controls per Space Force and DoD standards.
• Ensure compliance with STIGs and other government regulations.
• Work with security teams to conduct vulnerability assessments and audits to mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain monitoring solutions to track system performance, availability, and security.
• Respond to outages, performance bottlenecks, and security incidents with quick resolution.
• Implement disaster recovery and backup procedures for business continuity.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure stable workflows.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations and procedures.
• Participate in regular reviews and updates of infrastructure for continuous improvement.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Windows

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Chef

Puppet

RMF/STIG

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Senior System Administrator in Colorado Springs to develop and implement secure, end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles in cloud environments. You will design and implement containerization with Kubernetes or Docker, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and apply GitOps for automated software delivery.

Your work supports space security, scalability, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure secure, efficient