DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI)

Kavaliro is seeking a Software Developer with strong DevOps capabilities for our client to support the development and deployment of mission-critical applications within the Intelligence Community. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced engineering team focused on modernizing secure, highly available systems used by users across geographically distributed environments.

Pay: $180,000.00 - 190,000.00 per year
Key Responsibilities

• Work within a small, senior-level engineering team to improve and modernize cloud-based environments supporting critical missions
• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable applications using containerized technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to streamline and improve software delivery
• Build, maintain, and optimize ETL workflows for large-scale data processing
• Configure and support messaging and queuing platforms, including RabbitMQ or comparable technologies
• Develop Python-based automation to simplify infrastructure management, deployments, and operational processes
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance and identify opportunities to improve stability, scalability, and efficiency
• Partner closely with software engineers to establish effective development, deployment, and infrastructure practices
• Apply clean, maintainable design principles while creating concise technical documentation when needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required; TS/SCI is preferred
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience developing, deploying, and supporting production software
• Strong experience working in Linux/Unix environments, preferably Rocky Linux, RHEL, or similar
• Proficiency with Python preferred; experience with C/C++ or Java is also valuable
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and secure software development practices
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or comparable platforms
• Familiarity with AWS, AWS GovCloud, Azure, GCP, or other enterprise cloud environments
• Experience using Git for source control and collaborative development
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills
• CompTIA Security+ certification, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of starting

Preferred Experience
Software Development & Architecture

• Experience working across multiple programming languages
• Familiarity with Python data and scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, pandas, and SciPy
• Development of RESTful APIs and microservices using technologies such as FastAPI or Spring Boot
• Experience modernizing legacy applications by transitioning them to containerized or microservice-based architectures
• Understanding of application and infrastructure scaling strategies, including horizontal and vertical scaling

Data, DevOps & Cloud

• Experience developing ETL pipelines and working with RabbitMQ or other message-broker technologies
• Database administration, performance tuning, and optimization experience
• Experience working in Agile development environments, including Jira and sprint-based workflows
• Familiarity with code quality, vulnerability, and security scanning tools such as SonarQube, NexusIQ, and Trivy
• Infrastructure-as-Code experience with Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or similar technologies
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK

Certifications & Mission Experience

• AWS DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• Previous experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) mission systems

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Job Requirements

On-Site

By using best practices and optimal employee recruiting strategies, Kavaliro provides employers with employment solutions by providing the most qualified and professional employees, who can staff both project and permanent positions in order to ensure the ongoing success of all types of businesses. We use a streamlined-yet-thorough approach to staffing that saves our clients administrative time, resources and money.