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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
IT - Software
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)
Job Title: DevOps Engineer – JFFT Program
Openings: 2
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Work Type: Hybrid (On-site near airport, occasionally at Peterson SFB)
Clearance Level: Secret (TEKsystems has the ability to sponsor an upgrade on your clearance to a TS/SCI level)
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required due to clearance requirements
TEKsystems is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a contract-to-hire role on the JFFT program in Colorado Springs. This position supports secure, automated deployment pipelines for mission-critical Force Tracking capabilities. The engineer will work closely with development, QA, and platform teams to ensure reliable and efficient CI/CD processes using GitLab and modern DevSecOps tools.
Salary Range: $93,500 – $131,500/year
Final compensation is based on experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and maintain GitLab CI pipelines for .NET Core 8 applications
Automate build, test, packaging, and deployment processes
Manage GitLab Runners and optimize pipeline performance
Implement deployment strategies to Kubernetes, VMs, or PaaS
Orchestrate Helm/Kustomize releases and manage secrets
Monitor pipeline metrics and build dashboards for reporting
Mentor developers in GitLab CI best practices and trunk-based development
Collaborate across engineering, QA, SRE, and security teams
Required Skills:
2+ years GitLab CI/CD pipeline experience
5+ years in software systems or network engineering
Experience with C#, .NET Core 8, YAML pipelines
AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
Security+ CE or equivalent (IAT Level II baseline certification)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Terraform, Jenkins, Helm, Kustomize
Experience in DoD or mission-critical environments
Windows & Linux systems experience
Strong documentation and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Interview Process:
Direct interview with Deputy Program Manager and Engineering Manager
Topics include pipeline architecture, DevOps tools, cloud/containerization experience, and security practices
TEKsystems Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k)/Roth Retirement Plans
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Transportation Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off & Paid Family Leave
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 9 Months (Contract-to-Hire)
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Worksite Address: Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Openings: 2
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Work Type: Hybrid (On-site near airport, occasionally at Peterson SFB)
Clearance Level: Secret (TEKsystems has the ability to sponsor an upgrade on your clearance to a TS/SCI level)
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship required due to clearance requirements
TEKsystems is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a contract-to-hire role on the JFFT program in Colorado Springs. This position supports secure, automated deployment pipelines for mission-critical Force Tracking capabilities. The engineer will work closely with development, QA, and platform teams to ensure reliable and efficient CI/CD processes using GitLab and modern DevSecOps tools.
Salary Range: $93,500 – $131,500/year
Final compensation is based on experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect and maintain GitLab CI pipelines for .NET Core 8 applications
Automate build, test, packaging, and deployment processes
Manage GitLab Runners and optimize pipeline performance
Implement deployment strategies to Kubernetes, VMs, or PaaS
Orchestrate Helm/Kustomize releases and manage secrets
Monitor pipeline metrics and build dashboards for reporting
Mentor developers in GitLab CI best practices and trunk-based development
Collaborate across engineering, QA, SRE, and security teams
Required Skills:
2+ years GitLab CI/CD pipeline experience
5+ years in software systems or network engineering
Experience with C#, .NET Core 8, YAML pipelines
AWS, Kubernetes, Docker
Security+ CE or equivalent (IAT Level II baseline certification)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Terraform, Jenkins, Helm, Kustomize
Experience in DoD or mission-critical environments
Windows & Linux systems experience
Strong documentation and communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Interview Process:
Direct interview with Deputy Program Manager and Engineering Manager
Topics include pipeline architecture, DevOps tools, cloud/containerization experience, and security practices
TEKsystems Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401(k)/Roth Retirement Plans
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts
Transportation Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off & Paid Family Leave
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 9 Months (Contract-to-Hire)
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Worksite Address: Colorado Springs, CO 80910
group id: 10105424
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