DevOps Software Engineer - TS/SCI

Overview As a DevOps Software Engineer, you contribute to a high‑energy, mission‑focused team building a cutting‑edge DOMEX technology platform for the DIA‑NMEC. You design, deploy, and maintain a containerized, microservices stack and support DevOps best practices across cross‑functional teams. This role blends systems administration, CI/CD enhancement, and scalable infrastructure to enable reliable big‑data pipelines. You will work on critical capability delivery in a fast‑paced environment, with opportunities for on‑site collaboration and occasional remote work. Compensation / Benefitsflexible scheduleoccasional remote workon-site Bethesda, MD locationaward‑winning organizationgrowth and development opportunitiesdiverse, inclusive workforce ResponsibilitiesDeploy and maintain production big‑data pipelines using Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and KafkaEnhance CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation to speed development and reliabilityDesign scalable, redundant infrastructure across physical and virtual environmentsUse Helm to manage Kubernetes deployments for new featuresPartner with System Engineers to architect new capabilitiesContribute to engineering docs, diagrams, and modelsParticipate in Agile release planning, scrums, design sessions, and bug triage Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)8+ years of relevant experience; 6+ years with a MasterActive TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI with PolygraphStrong Linux proficiencyHands‑on experience with containers and KubernetesExperience with CI/CD orchestration and GitLabFamiliarity with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and KibanaCross‑functional engineering collaboration experiencecross‑functional collaborationAgile methodologiesability to operate in fast‑paced environmentsKubernetesElasticsearchKafka