DevOps Engineer

DescriptionAt Cryptic Vector, we are dedicated to mission success. We take the time to understand our customers' needs, delivering products that perform when our nation needs them most. We understand that properly supporting the most unique missions of the United States government requires the nation’s best. Our focus is on creating a culture where the best and brightest want to grow, learn, and stay. If producing out-of-the-box solutions is your specialty, then you’ll feel right at home at Cryptic Vector. We are solving the country’s most unique problems in an environment where problem solvers and hard workers thrive. We've replaced corporate red tape with transparency and servant leadership. Honestly, it’s hard not to love this culture!DevOps EngineerAs a DevOps Engineer at Cryptic Vector, you'll design and implement robust infrastructure solutions that address the government's most complex and secure technical requirements in mission-critical settings. You'll collaborate directly with development, platform, and mission teams to create dependable, scalable systems that power high-priority operations—moving code from development through to production environments reliably and effectively.This is an opportunity to own meaningful infrastructure work in environments where reliability, security, and mission alignment are non-negotiable—within a company that prioritizes technical excellence and long-term team strength.ResponsibilitiesCreate CI/CD pipelines and promote DevOps best practices on development teamsManage software deployments on Kubernetes clustersTroubleshoot complex production issues spanning applications, containers, networking, and cloud services; perform root-cause analysis and implement lasting fixesCollaborate on capacity planning and scaling strategies to accommodate growing mission workloads without compromising performance or securityAutomate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud infrastructure and services—primarily on AWS—using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and configuration management with Ansible (or similar tools like Chef/Puppet)Write stable, extensible, maintainable, and well-documented code in Python, Bash, JavaScript (and other scripting languages as needed) to automate workflows, tooling, and custom integrationsProvide technical inputs and leadership into software and infrastructure architecture decisions, including design reviews, trade studies, and recommendations for scalable, secure solutionsDeliver constructive, thorough code reviews to peers to maintain high code quality, security standards, and adherence to best practicesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field3+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps roles, with a focus on CI/CD implementation and cloud/container orchestrationDemonstrated proficiency with Kubernetes and container technologies (Docker)Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly TerraformProficiency in configuration management and automation using AnsibleSolid scripting and programming skills in Python and Bash (JavaScript a plus) for tooling, automation, and pipeline logicExperience managing CI/CD pipelines, ideally with GitLab CI/CDWorking knowledge of AWS cloud services in secure or regulated environmentsFamiliarity with Linux systems administration across distributions like Ubuntu and DebianUnderstanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, proxies, DNS) and their application in cloud and on-prem setupsProven ability to work in Agile/Scrum environmentsExcellent analytical problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting complex systemsBenefits & PerksAs an Employee First company, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package:100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees100% Company-paid dental and vision insuranceCompetitive salary and bonus25% 401k company contributionGenerous PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave, and volunteer timeFlexible work hoursTuition reimbursement, training allowance, internal mobility opportunitiesFree beverages and snacks, Donut Fridays, monthly social eventsThis role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions; therefore, this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.Cryptic Vector is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.