Software Engineer I — Kubernetes & CI/CD Focus

ClearEdge; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10k annual training/education benefit

10% 401k contribution

Health and technology allowance

TechConnect collaboration sessions

DeepDive collaboration sessions

State-of-the-art technology lab access

Job summary

ClearEdge is on a prime contract with a hybrid schedule, advancing DoD-level systems. The team containerizes services for Kubernetes, builds CI/CD pipelines, and applies Infrastructure as Code to deliver scalable solutions.

A collaborative environment emphasizes integrity, accountability, and transparent communication. Eligible candidates have TS/SCI with a polygraph and a relevant degree or equivalent IC experience; Linux scripting, databases, and multi-OS development are required, with

Qualifications

• Active or inactive TS/SCI with a polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with two years of IC experience, or six years with a high school diploma.
• Minimum two years in an Intelligence Community environment.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language and scripting on Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support software and services; contribute to system re-architecture.
• Containerize services for Kubernetes deployment across multiple networks.
• Expand CI/CD pipelines and manage Infrastructure as Code.
• Perform software development tasks, Linux scripting, and database management.
• Produce technical documentation and provide end-user support.

Skills

Security clearance

Programming languages

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Linux

Databases

Kubernetes

IaC (Terraform/Ansible)

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 IC years

High School + 6 IC years

Tools

Kubernetes

FluxCD

Terraform

Terragrunt

Ansible

Linux

Job description

ClearEdge is on a prime contract with a hybrid schedule, advancing DoD-level systems. The team containerizes services for Kubernetes, builds CI/CD pipelines, and applies Infrastructure as Code to deliver scalable solutions.

A collaborative environment emphasizes integrity, accountability, and transparent communication. Eligible candidates have TS/SCI with a polygraph and a relevant degree or equivalent IC experience; Linux scripting, databases, and multi-OS development are required, with