{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"910816db7bc4916569d8c115","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/910816db7bc4916569d8c115","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/910816db7bc4916569d8c115","title":"DevOps Software Engineer – Kubernetes / Cloud-Native Infrastructure","description":"Location: Chantilly, VA\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\nClearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph preferred or required, depending on contract requirements\nPosition Overview\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport the design, implementation, and maintenance of Kubernetes-based infrastructure and applications.\nDeploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications in secure enterprise environments.\nBuild and maintain DevOps pipelines to support application deployment, testing, monitoring, and release management.\nWork with development teams to containerize applications and improve deployment efficiency.\nSupport cloud-native architecture, automation, and infrastructure modernization efforts.\nTroubleshoot issues across Kubernetes clusters, containers, applications, networking, and deployment pipelines.\nCollaborate with software engineering, DevOps, systems administration, and mission stakeholders.\nSupport configuration management, infrastructure-as-code, and repeatable deployment practices.\nMonitor application and infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability.\nDocument technical processes, deployment procedures, configurations, and operational standards.\nSupport continuous improvement efforts to improve system availability, automation, security, and performance.\nRequired Qualifications\nStrong experience with Kubernetes and Kubernetes-based infrastructure.\nExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker, container images, registries, and container orchestration.\nExperience supporting cloud-native application environments.\nExperience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications in enterprise or mission-critical environments.\nUnderstanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release management.\nExperience working in Linux-based environments.\nAbility to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.\nStrong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience supporting language services, translation technologies, natural language processing, or related enterprise application teams.\nExperience with Helm, Argo CD, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar deployment tools.\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.\nExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or other secure cloud environments.\nExperience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.\nExperience supporting microservices-based architectures.\nExperience working in classified, government, or Intelligence Community environments.\nExperience implementing security best practices within Kubernetes and containerized environments.\nFamiliarity with service mesh technologies, secrets management, and cluster hardening.\nBenefits\nThis position offers a highly competitive, employer-supported benefits package, including:\n5 weeks of PTO plus birthday leave\n11 floating holidays\n401(k) with 10% employer contribution\nMultiple medical plan options through Anthem, including:\nPlatinum PPO national plan\nGold PPO national plan\nGold HMO HSA national plan\nEmployer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier\nEmployer-paid vision coverage through VSP / DeltaVision\nEmployer-paid Life and AD&D coverage at 2x salary, up to $400,000\nOptional voluntary Life and AD&D coverage from $10,000 to $500,000, not to exceed 5x salary\nEmployer-paid Short-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $2,500\nEmployer-paid Long-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $10,000 per month\nHealth Savings Account availability, depending on selected health plan\n$1,000 annual Lifestyle Savings Account\n$5,000 annual professional development reimbursement for degrees, training, and certifications\n$1,000 annual technology reimbursement\nCandidate referral bonus program, up to $10,000\nDiscretionary profit sharing\nDiscretionary performance bonus opportunities\nNew contract bonus opportunities, up to $10,000\nEmployer-paid access to online training through Udemy and Paylocity\nOptional pet insurance through Pets Best\nAccess to Working Advantage employee discounts and rewards programs at no cost\nAbout the Opportunity\nThis 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.","company":"Staffed4u","rawCompany":"staffed4u","city":"Gaithersburg","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T20:14:04.962Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"DevOps Software Engineer – Kubernetes / Cloud-Native Infrastructure","description":"Location: Chantilly, VA\nEmployment Type: Full-Time\nClearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph preferred or required, depending on contract requirements\nPosition Overview\nWe 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.\nThe 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport the design, implementation, and maintenance of Kubernetes-based infrastructure and applications.\nDeploy, manage, and optimize containerized applications in secure enterprise environments.\nBuild and maintain DevOps pipelines to support application deployment, testing, monitoring, and release management.\nWork with development teams to containerize applications and improve deployment efficiency.\nSupport cloud-native architecture, automation, and infrastructure modernization efforts.\nTroubleshoot issues across Kubernetes clusters, containers, applications, networking, and deployment pipelines.\nCollaborate with software engineering, DevOps, systems administration, and mission stakeholders.\nSupport configuration management, infrastructure-as-code, and repeatable deployment practices.\nMonitor application and infrastructure performance, reliability, and scalability.\nDocument technical processes, deployment procedures, configurations, and operational standards.\nSupport continuous improvement efforts to improve system availability, automation, security, and performance.\nRequired Qualifications\nStrong experience with Kubernetes and Kubernetes-based infrastructure.\nExperience with containerization technologies such as Docker, container images, registries, and container orchestration.\nExperience supporting cloud-native application environments.\nExperience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting applications in enterprise or mission-critical environments.\nUnderstanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release management.\nExperience working in Linux-based environments.\nAbility to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams.\nStrong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience supporting language services, translation technologies, natural language processing, or related enterprise application teams.\nExperience with Helm, Argo CD, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar deployment tools.\nExperience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies.\nExperience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or other secure cloud environments.\nExperience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.\nExperience supporting microservices-based architectures.\nExperience working in classified, government, or Intelligence Community environments.\nExperience implementing security best practices within Kubernetes and containerized environments.\nFamiliarity with service mesh technologies, secrets management, and cluster hardening.\nBenefits\nThis position offers a highly competitive, employer-supported benefits package, including:\n5 weeks of PTO plus birthday leave\n11 floating holidays\n401(k) with 10% employer contribution\nMultiple medical plan options through Anthem, including:\nPlatinum PPO national plan\nGold PPO national plan\nGold HMO HSA national plan\nEmployer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier\nEmployer-paid vision coverage through VSP / DeltaVision\nEmployer-paid Life and AD&D coverage at 2x salary, up to $400,000\nOptional voluntary Life and AD&D coverage from $10,000 to $500,000, not to exceed 5x salary\nEmployer-paid Short-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $2,500\nEmployer-paid Long-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $10,000 per month\nHealth Savings Account availability, depending on selected health plan\n$1,000 annual Lifestyle Savings Account\n$5,000 annual professional development reimbursement for degrees, training, and certifications\n$1,000 annual technology reimbursement\nCandidate referral bonus program, up to $10,000\nDiscretionary profit sharing\nDiscretionary performance bonus opportunities\nNew contract bonus opportunities, up to $10,000\nEmployer-paid access to online training through Udemy and Paylocity\nOptional pet insurance through Pets Best\nAccess to Working Advantage employee discounts and rewards programs at no cost\nAbout the Opportunity\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a DevOps Software Engineer with strong Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure experience to support mission-critical enterprise applications. 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