DevcOps Engineer - TS​/SCI

Overview

ARS is seeking an experienced Dev Ops Engineer to support a classified secure cloud platform delivery effort for a U.S. Navy customer. This role focuses on deploying and configuring the Arkloud Platform across multiple Government-furnished cloud enclaves spanning IL5, IL6, and TS classification tiers. The engineer will leverage Azure cloud services, Kubernetes-based orchestration, and Salt-based configuration management to deliver a secure, standardized platform environment enabling mission teams to onboard and operate effectively.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required at time of hire.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is a provider of technically integrated solutions across focused markets for mission support. ARS emphasizes career development, work-life balance, and competitive benefits. The company supports its employees with opportunities for growth and recognition from Senior Managers.

• Platform Deployment & Configuration
• Deploy and configure the Arkloud Platform into Government-provided cloud enclaves across IL5, IL6, and TS environment tiers.
• Provision and manage Azure infrastructure resources — including Virtual Machines, Key Vaults, AKS clusters, and storage — within authorized enclave boundaries.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes-based workloads and container orchestration across classification tiers using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Implement Salt-based configuration management to enable dynamic VM provisioning, drift remediation, and consistent baseline enforcement across all enclave tiers.
• Deploy and integrate required infrastructure components, hosted software, and platform integrations within approved enclave boundaries.
• Establish OS hardening and software baselines per applicable STIGs across all delivered systems and environment tiers.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Bicep, Terraform, or equivalent tooling to support repeatable, configuration-controlled deployments.
• Ensure all deployed components meet enclave-specific security requirements and applicable STIG baselines.

• Documentation & Delivery
• Produce engineering-quality delivery documentation including deployment guides, configuration baselines, and integration instructions suitable for classified Government review.
• Maintain code and configuration artifacts in a Git repository with clear, structured documentation supporting Government acceptance and knowledge transfer.
• Coordinate with Developer and ISSE team members on integration, issue resolution, and cross-discipline delivery activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required at time of hire; interim clearances are not accepted.
• Active Security+ certification (DoD 8140 compliant).
• 5–7 years of demonstrated hands-on experience in Dev Ops, platform engineering, or cloud infrastructure roles.
• Hands-on Azure experience including VM management, AKS, Key Vault, storage, and Azure Pipelines or equivalent CI/CD tooling.
• Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes — cluster management, Helm charts, container orchestration, and workload deployment in classified or restricted environments.
• Hands-on Salt Stack experience in production environments including dynamic VM provisioning and configuration drift remediation.
• Demonstrated experience deploying and hardening systems to STIG compliance across multiple OS and application types.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling (Bicep, Terraform, or equivalent) in a DoD or classified cloud environment.
• Direct experience working in classified or air-gapped environments (SCIF access, air-gapped networks, offline tooling).
• Ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation suitable for classified platform delivery and Government review.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent experience demonstrating the required technical competencies.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

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