Location: Richardson, Texas
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
Certification: DoD 8570 IAT II (Security+ or equivalent)

Overview

A leading defense technology organization is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support mission-critical systems within a secure environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a passion for automation, optimization, and scalable infrastructure design. This role involves collaborating with software, data, and security teams to build, deploy, and sustain high-performance systems supporting national defense missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support system transitions from tightly coupled on-prem architectures to modern DevOps-based solutions.

• Design, develop, integrate, and support CI/CD pipelines for build, integration, test, and deployment across hybrid cloud environments.

• Automate configuration management and infrastructure provisioning using tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

• Enhance performance, security, and consistency through infrastructure-as-code practices.

• Collaborate closely with software developers and data scientists to deliver mission-aligned technical solutions.

• Implement and manage platform security, including encryption, access controls, and compliance automation.

• Provide operational and troubleshooting support for Linux-based systems and virtualized environments.

• Participate in on-call rotation and support occasional after-hours maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

• 5+ years of experience in Linux System Administration and DevOps engineering.

• Strong proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8) and related tools.

• Experience managing VMware (ESXi/vCenter) or AWS-based environments.

• Proficient with scripting languages (Bash, Python) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).

• Familiarity with Rancher, Git, Artifactory, Bitbucket, CI/CD pipelines, and Jira.

• Experience with NAS/SAN administration.

• Ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Must hold an active Security+ or CISSP certification.

• Physical ability to assist with hardware installation (up to 35 lbs).

Desired Skills

• Experience with DevSecOps frameworks and secure software delivery.

• Background in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with fiber channel switch installation and management.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

• Strong communication and coordination skills when engaging with cross-functional or external teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $95K–$130K, commensurate with experience.

• 401(k) profit-sharing contributions (vested day one) and full employer-paid healthcare.

• Generous paid time off (250 hours annually with carry-over options).

• Quarterly equity and performance bonuses.

• Education reimbursement for certifications and training.

• Company events for employees and families.