Sr DevOps Engineer

FANTOM CORPORATION; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corp is seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support the administration, deployment, integration, and maintenance of mission-critical SIGINT systems. The role combines Linux systems administration, network engineering, container orchestration, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining LAN/WAN infrastructure, deploying Kubernetes clusters, and building robust CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline; four years additional experience may substitute for a degree.
• 12+ years of experience in software/system deployments, Linux administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
• Active DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+).
• Active CCNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, upgrade, integrate, and troubleshoot mission-critical systems across development, test, lab, and operational environments.
• Design, configure, and maintain LAN/CAN/WAN infrastructure using Cisco and Arista network devices.
• Administer Linux environments (RHEL/CentOS) and troubleshoot.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications and Kubernetes clusters.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.
• Develop automation using Python, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Support hybrid cloud and virtualized environments; travel as needed.
• Provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system discrepancies.

Skills

Linux administration

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Python

Bash scripting

Ansible/Terraform

Docker

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS or related

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support the administration, deployment, integration, and maintenance of mission-critical SIGINT survey, collection, and geolocation systems. This role combines Linux systems administration, network engineering, container orchestration, cloud infrastructure, and DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, upgrade, integrate, and troubleshoot mission-critical systems across development, test, lab, and operational environments
• Design, configure, and maintain LAN/CAN/WAN infrastructure using Cisco and Arista network devices
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux environments, including RHEL and CentOS
• Deploy and manage containerized applications and Kubernetes clusters
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools
• Develop automation using Python, Bash, Ansible, and Terraform
• Support hybrid cloud and virtualized environments
• Travel as needed for system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Provide 24/7 call-in support for critical operational system discrepancies

Required Qualifications

• Must be fully cleared with a recent MD polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• Twelve (12) years of experience with software/system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization
• Strong Linux administration experience with RHEL/CentOS
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Cisco, and Arista networking
• Experience with Python/Bash scripting, CI/CD, and Ansible or Terraform
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud or virtualized environments
• Willingness to travel and provide 24/7 call-in support as required
• Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification, such as Security+
• Active CCNA certification
• Polygraph date within the last seven (7) years

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• Four (4) years of additional experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree
• A Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science may substitute for two (2) years of experience
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Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.