Mid-Level DevOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position:
Dev Ops Engineer (Mid)

Location:

Aurora, CO or Chantilly, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Build and Automate Mission-Critical Cloud Infrastructure

DeNOVO Solutions is seeking a Mid-Level Dev Ops Engineer to support the design, deployment, automation, and sustainment of secure cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical government operations. This role is ideal for an experienced Dev Ops professional with expertise in Kubernetes, cloud platforms, automation, and infrastructure-as-code who thrives in customer-facing environments. You'll work directly with government stakeholders to implement scalable cloud solutions, automate operational workflows, and modernize enterprise infrastructure while ensuring compliance with rigorous security standards.

• You'll Build Modern Cloud Infrastructure:
  Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes-based environments supporting mission-critical applications and cloud-native services.
• You'll Drive Automation & Modernization:
  Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions, automate CI/CD pipelines, and improve operational efficiency through modern Dev Ops practices.
• You'll Partner with Mission Customers:
  Work directly with government customers, providing technical guidance and delivering secure, scalable cloud solutions that support evolving mission requirements.

• Cloud & Kubernetes Engineering:
  Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters supporting enterprise applications and cloud-native workloads. Support containerized environments while ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational reliability.
• Infrastructure Automation:
  Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions utilizing Terraform, automate Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) image creation using Packer, and integrate automated build processes into Git Lab CI/CD pipelines.
• CI/CD & Dev Ops:
  Design, implement, and maintain automated deployment pipelines supporting continuous integration and continuous delivery. Utilize Git Lab and modern Dev Ops practices to streamline software delivery.
• Configuration Management:
  Manage enterprise infrastructure using Ansible while supporting multiple development, testing, and production environments across government networks.
• Security & Compliance:
  Implement STIG hardening, remediate compliance findings identified through Tenable, and ensure infrastructure meets DoD and Intelligence Community security requirements.
• Infrastructure Operations:
  Maintain critical infrastructure including Kubernetes clusters, virtual machines, Active Directory services, and OpenID Connect (OIDC) providers while supporting enterprise cloud operations.
• Customer Engagement:
  Work directly with government customers to identify application integration requirements, provide technical recommendations, communicate implementation strategies, and enhance existing enterprise applications and infrastructure.

• Cloud Platforms:
  Microsoft Azure, AWS, Amazon EKS
• Containerization & Orchestration:
  Kubernetes, Docker, Helm
• Infrastructure as Code & Automation:
  Terraform, Ansible, Packer
• CI/CD & Dev Ops:
  Git Lab CI/CD, automation pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code
• Operating Systems:
  Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows
• Active Directory, OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• Infrastructure:
  Virtual Machines, EC2, enterprise cloud infrastructure
• Development Practices:
  Git, cloud automation, multi-environment deployments (DEV, TEST, PROD)
• Customer Engagement:
  Government customer interaction, technical implementation planning, application integration, technical consultation

Experience:

• Experience with containerization and Dev Ops engineering.
• Experience implementing cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with automation and CI/CD tools.
• Experience supporting Kubernetes clusters and architecture.
• Experience with Windows Active Directory.
• Experience working directly with government customers in client-facing environments.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field.

Certifications:

• None required.

Clearance:

• TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Salary Range: $ - $ (Commensurate with experience)

Note:

The above salary range is a guideline and represents a broad spectrum of potential compensation. We recognize that a candidate's unique experience and qualifications may justify compensation beyond this range. Therefore, we remain open to considering higher salary offers for exceptionally qualified candidates.

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