The DevSecOps Engineer will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, administer Kubernetes clusters through Rancher, manage infrastructure as code, and integrate software and hardware into isolated network environments while maintaining system security, reliability, and performance. We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to engineer, secure, and sustain containerized platforms and automation pipelines supporting a Kubernetes-based Platform as a Service (PaaS) architecture.

DevSecOps Engineer

Location: Fort Bragg, NC
Work Arrangement: On-site
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to engineer, secure, and sustain containerized platforms and automation pipelines supporting a Kubernetes-based Platform as a Service (PaaS) architecture.

This position operates within on-premise and air-gapped environments and combines DevOps engineering with hands-on cybersecurity implementation. The DevSecOps Engineer will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, administer Kubernetes clusters through Rancher, manage infrastructure as code, and integrate software and hardware into isolated network environments while maintaining system security, reliability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and orchestrate containerized applications, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring solutions supporting full-stack automation.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform and Ansible.
• Administer Kubernetes clusters through Rancher and support containerized application environments.
• Manage on-premise GitLab environments and offline container registries.
• Integrate newly acquired software and hardware into existing environments while minimizing operational disruption.
• Integrate applications and software into air-gapped and isolated network environments.
• Assess software and hardware platforms and recommend appropriate cybersecurity improvements.
• Implement and maintain security controls designed to protect systems and data.
• Establish and execute testing and evaluation processes for cyberspace systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues affecting on-premise systems.
• Configure, update, and manage system components to improve existing solutions.
• Develop secure automation and scripting solutions using Python.
• Design, build, and integrate APIs into automated workflows.
• Apply current DevOps, cybersecurity, infrastructure-as-code, and automated software quality assurance best practices.
• Stay current with relevant technologies, industry standards, and cybersecurity practices.

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years of demonstrated experience in DevOps engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience administering on-premise GitLab and managing offline container registries.
• Hands-on experience with Rancher and Kubernetes (K8s) cluster administration.
• Experience developing and managing infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.
• Strong understanding of DevOps cybersecurity practices, risk management, and operational security.
• Proficiency in secure Python programming for automation and scripting.
• Experience with Git/GitHub, automated builds, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong Linux system administration experience; Debian-based Linux experience is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Experience integrating applications and software within air-gapped or otherwise isolated networks.
• Understanding of API design, development, and integration within automated workflows.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems in on-premise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

The following certifications and experience are preferred but not required:

• Experience supporting U.S. Special Operations organizations.
• CISSP or CompTIA SecurityX.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) or CompTIA Linux+.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 9 years of relevant professional experience.

Required Certification

Candidates must possess a DoD 8570 IAT Level II / DoD 8140-compliant certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or higher, at the time of start.

Security Clearance

An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Candidates who do not currently possess an active TS/SCI clearance will not meet the security requirements for this position.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.