Staff DevOps Engineer: Kubernetes, CI/CD & GPU

OpenTalent; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a DevOps-focused SWE to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for C++ or Python applications. You will work with Kubernetes, Helm, and cluster management to ensure high availability and security. Strong debugging and cross-team collaboration are essential for timely delivery.

The role emphasizes GPU resource configuration, automated testing, and maintaining thorough documentation to support operations and maintenance of RF and optical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 12+ years in SWE/related discipline.
• Proven expertise in designing and operating modern DevOps pipelines for critical software.
• Strong experience with Kubernetes-based cluster design, deployment, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines for C++ or Python apps with Kubernetes deployment and Helm charts.
• Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters for high availability, scalability, and security.
• Identify, debug, and resolve defects with efficient troubleshooting techniques.

Skills

Kubernetes

Rancher

RKE2

Helm

Cluster design

HA clustering

Security concepts RBAC

CI/CD pipelines

GPU resources

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Rancher

RKE2

Helm

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a DevOps-focused SWE to design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for C++ or Python applications. You will work with Kubernetes, Helm, and cluster management to ensure high availability and security. Strong debugging and cross-team collaboration are essential for timely delivery.

The role emphasizes GPU resource configuration, automated testing, and maintaining thorough documentation to support operations and maintenance of RF and optical capabilities.