DevOps Software Engineer – Kubernetes / Cloud-Native Infrastructure

Location: Chantilly, VA Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph preferred or required, depending on contract requirements Position Overview We are seeking a DevOps-focused Software Engineer to support an enterprise language services team in Chantilly, VA. This role will focus on the implementation, deployment, and support of Kubernetes-based infrastructure and applications within a secure, mission-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Kubernetes, containerization, automation, and cloud-native technologies. This position is well suited for an engineer who enjoys building scalable infrastructure, supporting application modernization, and working closely with development, operations, and mission teams to deliver reliable enterprise solutions. Key Responsibilities Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of Kubernetes-based infrastructure and applications. Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications in secure enterprise environments. Build and maintain DevOps pipelines to support application deployment, testing, monitoring, and release management. Work with development teams to containerize applications and improve deployment efficiency. Support cloud-native architecture, automation, and infrastructure modernization efforts. Troubleshoot issues across Kubernetes clusters, containers, applications, networking, and deployment pipelines. Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, systems administration, and mission stakeholders. Support configuration management, infrastructure-as-code, and repeatable deployment practices. Monitor application and infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability. Document technical processes, deployment procedures, configurations, and operational standards. Support continuous improvement efforts to improve system availability, automation, security, and performance. Required Qualifications Strong experience with Kubernetes and Kubernetes-based infrastructure. Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker, container images, registries, and container orchestration. Experience supporting cloud-native application environments. Experience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications in enterprise or mission-critical environments. Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release management. Experience working in Linux-based environments. Ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams. Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. Desired Qualifications Experience supporting language services, translation technologies, natural language processing, or related enterprise application teams. Experience with Helm, Argo CD, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar deployment tools. Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or other secure cloud environments. Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools. Experience supporting microservices-based architectures. Experience working in classified, government, or Intelligence Community environments. Experience implementing security best practices within Kubernetes and containerized environments. Familiarity with service mesh technologies, secrets management, and cluster hardening. Benefits This position offers a highly competitive, employer-supported benefits package, including: 5 weeks of PTO plus birthday leave 11 floating holidays 401(k) with 10% employer contribution Multiple medical plan options through Anthem, including: Platinum PPO national plan Gold PPO national plan Gold HMO HSA national plan Employer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Employer-paid vision coverage through VSP / DeltaVision Employer-paid Life and AD&D coverage at 2x salary, up to $400,000 Optional voluntary Life and AD&D coverage from $10,000 to $500,000, not to exceed 5x salary Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $2,500 Employer-paid Long-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $10,000 per month Health Savings Account availability, depending on selected health plan $1,000 annual Lifestyle Savings Account $5,000 annual professional development reimbursement for degrees, training, and certifications $1,000 annual technology reimbursement Candidate referral bonus program, up to $10,000 Discretionary profit sharing Discretionary performance bonus opportunities New contract bonus opportunities, up to $10,000 Employer-paid access to online training through Udemy and Paylocity Optional pet insurance through Pets Best Access to Working Advantage employee discounts and rewards programs at no cost About the Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for a DevOps Software Engineer with strong Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure experience to support mission-critical enterprise applications. The selected candidate will play a key role in implementing scalable, secure, and reliable containerized solutions that support enterprise language services and broader mission objectives.