Site Reliability Engineer; Security Clearance

Position: Site Reliability Engineer (6170) with Security Clearance
Our client is currently seeking a Site Reliability Engineer with strong Git Lab expertise to support and enhance enterprise platforms. This role will focus primarily on Git Lab while also maintaining Jira and Confluence.
** This is a direct-hire position.
** This is a cleared position and requires an active Secret or Top Secret clearance.
** This position is fully on-site in NW D.C. near the White House
** The end client, is the State Department This job will have the following responsibilities:
* Administer and optimize Git Lab, Jira, and Confluence, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
* * Develop and maintain automation for build, deployment, and monitoring.
* Design, implement, and enhance CI/CD pipelines in Git Lab with integrated security and compliance.
* Manage infrastructure with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux server administration.
* Conduct gap analysis and recommend platform enhancements to improve efficiency and user adoption.
* Act as a Git Lab ambassador, demonstrating value and encouraging platform adoption across stakeholders.
* Provide technical consultation on upgrades, features, and integrations to strengthen platform capabilities.
* Ensure compliance with federal security requirements (e.g., NIST 800-53).

Qualifications & Requirements:

* Security Clearance:
Secret
* Must Have

Qualifications:

* Active Secret Clearance

* Strong, hands-on Git Lab administration and CI/CD experience

* 3+ years with AWS, Azure, or GCP

* Proficiency in Linux administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, etc.)

* Skilled in Bash/Shell and Python for automation

* Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

* Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes (K8s, EKS, Helm)

* Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical value

* Prior federal government experience Preferred

Skills:

* 5+ years supporting enterprise applications or platforms
* Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Experience migrating applications from on-premises to cloud environments
* Proven track record of improving or optimizing platforms such as Git Lab, Git Hub, Jenkins, or Ansible