Application Engineer - DevOps & Engineering Tools

Overview In this remote role, you will deploy, support, and optimize enterprise software across on‑premise and cloud environments using DevSecOps practices. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to modernize software, migrate legacy systems to container-based solutions, and enhance build/test pipelines. You’ll help secure hosted solutions and ensure high availability while collaborating with stakeholders across programs. This is an opportunity to shape the software tooling and deployment landscape for critical defense programs. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental, visionlife insurancedisability coverage401(k) matchpaid time off and holidaysflexible work schedules ResponsibilitiesDeploy and sustain enterprise software across on‑premise and cloud environmentsDevelop deployment automation and infrastructure‑as‑code templatesHarden and maintain security/compliance posture of hosted solutionsSupport and optimize build/test pipelines and CI/CD processesTroubleshoot incidents and create internal knowledge base articlesCollaborate on migrations from legacy systems to modern platformsDesign enterprise architectures and present performance metrics to leadershipCoordinate deployments with programs and stakeholder groupsImplement monitoring tools to maximize uptime Key requirementsUniversity Degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years (or Advanced Degree with 5+ years)Experience deploying server-based COTS applications and databasesExperience with GitLab, Jira, Azure DevOps Server, JenkinsLinux system administrationHands-on Docker and/or PodmanTroubleshooting server-based apps, databases, networking, and web/HTTP conceptsMust be able to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance (citizenship required)Strong communicationOrganizational skillsMulti-tasking across multiple customersKubernetes/OpenShift/Rancher/Tanzu or similar technologiesAnsible/Chef/TerraformAutomation scripting (Bash, Python, Perl)