Senior Infrastructure​/DevSecOps Engineer; TS​/SCI CI Poly; S

Senior Infrastructure/Dev Sec Ops  Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Position Overview:

This position is for a Senior
Dev Sec Ops  Engineer
. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. In addition, you ll have the opportunity to grow and hone your skills with other talented members  ideal candidate is a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer who is a hard-charging self-starter that can come onto a team and begin to produce quickly. You should have an advanced understanding of Kubernetes, containerization, automated test, and deployment pipelines.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates. In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field or 4 years of directly related work experience in lieu of a degree
• 5+ years of Infrastructure/Dev Ops experience
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engagement with virtual or remote teams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes and deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters
• Experience with using Helm charts to deploy software to Kubernetes clusters (ie. Argo CD)
• Strong experience with at least one of the major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Gitlab, Jenkins, Github Actions, etc)
• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Git Hub workflows)
• IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP+)
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with fully adjudicated CI Polygraph

• Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile software development methodology
• Familiarity with government RMF processes
• Experience with container tools (Docker, Podman) and container orchestration
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, Cloud Formation)
• Basic understanding of observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana or similar

Ypsilanti, MI

Ypsilanti is artistic, genuine, and original. A college town and city located on the Huron River in Washtenaw County. It s a wonderful location with community and opportunities nearby. Ann Arbor is close by and has a bustling university town, culinary hotspot, and a tech hub with a walkable downtown that includes world-class arts and culture.

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing or contact  and press 2 for Human Resources.

This position requires active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance fully adjudicated CI Polygraph.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.