Senior DevSecOps / Platform Engineer - Clearance Required
Logistics Management Institute12 days ago
Remote, United StatesSenior
Base Salary
$125k - $175k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect, build, and maintain GitLab pipelines for application deployment.
- Support migration of legacy repositories and workflows from Bitbucket to GitLab.
- Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure across AWS GovCloud, edge, and Navy networks using Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab.
- Drive containerization and administer Kubernetes environments for mission-critical applications.
- Develop Helm charts and maintain cluster resilience through automated Kubernetes backups and recovery testing with tools such as Velero.
- Automate RHEL image hardening and STIG checklist execution.
- Integrate continuous security scanning into pipelines to maintain ATO status and support ICAM integration.
- Establish continuous monitoring, alerting, and reporting using Prometheus and Grafana.
- Manage cryptographic lifecycles, secrets, and automated key rotation.
- Collaborate with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and Navy users to improve platform stability, security, and speed.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance or higher and eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance are required; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a clearance.
- DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification is required, such as CompTIA Security+ CE.
- At least 5 years of DevSecOps or Platform Engineer experience in DoD, federal, or highly regulated environments.
- Significant experience deploying and managing AWS GovCloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure.
- Hands-on Kubernetes administration and custom Helm chart development experience; CKAD or CKA is preferred.
- Strong RHEL system administration experience and scripting for automated system or container hardening.
- Advanced proficiency building GitLab pipelines and experience migrating from Bitbucket.
- Knowledge of ICAM protocols including SAML, OAuth2, and OIDC.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python.
- An automation-centric approach and security-first mindset.
- Prior U.S. Navy program or command-and-control platform experience, IL5+ environment experience, AWS Solutions Architect or Developer Associate certification, and a master's degree in computer science or a related field are preferred or advantageous.
Benefits
- Remote, U.S.-based position with some travel required.
- Target salary range is $125,000-$175,000.
- The position supports work on federal, Navy, and highly regulated mission platforms.
- Applicants must have a security clearance or be eligible to obtain one, and only U.S. citizens are eligible for a clearance.
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