DARC DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DARC DevOps EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated DARC DevOps Engineer to manage and support multiple network environments, including UNCLAS, CLASS, oVirt cluster, and DevLab. This role is integral to maintaining the infrastructure supporting cybersecurity efforts, ensuring seamless operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the environment owner for the UNCLAS network supporting cybersecurity.
• Support and maintain multiple environments, including UNCLAS network, CLASS network, oVirt cluster, and DevLab.
• Provision developer VMs and provide troubleshooting support.
• Support off-boarding by removing VMs and revoking access.
• Resolve VM-related issues such as frozen VMs, authentication errors, and software updates.
• Perform daily checks, maintenance, and operational support.
• Manage disk space and backups effectively.
• Create and maintain Ansible automation for deployment.
• Maintain and evolve CI/CD pipelines to support developer changes and multiple teams.
• Provide pipeline support for EDN and Orange Network.
• Manage GitLab access tokens used by pipelines.
• Build, tag, and store container images, including version tagging and maintenance.
• Implement and support unit tests and integration tests.
• Manage access for EDN/Orange Network GitLab, NG GitHub, and NG SonarQube.
• Manage NG service accounts and signed certificates.
• Upload artifacts to NG Lifecycle and submit code to NG SonarQube for scanning.
• Upload images for EZ-Scan vulnerability scanning.

Essential Skills

• Active Secret clearance
• Security+ certification
• Proficiency with Kubernetes and managing Kubernetes clusters
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, particularly GitLab

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) methodologies
• Strong understanding of automation tools such as Ansible

Work Environment

This is an onsite position, Monday through Friday, located at the COCO-1 building near the COS Airport. The work involves supporting Deep Space Radar operations, providing 24/7 all-weather capabilities to detect, track, and characterize objects in deep space, with enhanced sensitivity, accuracy, and capacity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $175000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.