DevOps Engineer; Hybrid Security Clearance

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Dev Ops Engineer to join our fast‑paced development team. The candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes, container orchestration, configuration management, CI/CD, automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Bash scripting, Python programming, and a background in Big Data solutions. The Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the monitoring, reliability and scalability of our services.

Work is performed in a hybrid environment (approximately 2–3 days per week) with a great team on customer site in San Antonio, TX.

• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS.
• Support development and deployment of non‑cloud (Edge) infrastructure on‑premise and portable equipment.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have a current TS/SCI level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• 5+ years of experience in Dev Ops Engineering or Software Development and a bachelor's in a related field; or 3 years relevant experience with a master’s in a related field; or high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure.
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites.
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g., Security+).
• Must be able to work in a hybrid environment (average 2–3 days per week at customer site with flexibility).

• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, Postgre
  
  SQL, Elastic Search, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers, EKS, CI/CD, and Terraform is a plus.

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial and retirement plans
• Paid leave
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Dependent care

Estimated salary range: $122,000–$159,000. Salary varies by location, education, skills, experience, and contract terms.