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DevSecOps Engineer
Job Description
Location: Fort Bragg / Fayetteville, NC
Work Schedule: On-site
Salary: $100, 000 annually
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Position Overview
We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support a Kubernetes-based Platform as a Service environment operating across on-premise and air-gapped networks.
This position combines hands-on DevOps engineering, platform administration, automation, and cybersecurity. The engineer will support containerized applications, Kubernetes clusters, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, system security, and the integration of software and hardware into isolated environments.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, Linux, Python, and secure automation within DoD or other highly controlled environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Engineer, deploy, and maintain containerized applications and Kubernetes-based platforms.
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Administer Kubernetes clusters through Rancher.
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Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines supporting automated software delivery.
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Administer on-premise GitLab environments and offline container registries.
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Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform and Ansible.
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Automate platform and system administration tasks using Python and other scripting tools.
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Integrate newly acquired software and hardware into existing on-premise and isolated environments.
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Support application and software integration within air-gapped networks.
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Design, build, and integrate APIs into automated workflows.
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Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls protecting systems, applications, and data.
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Assess platforms and recommend security, performance, and reliability improvements.
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Perform system testing, validation, troubleshooting, and technical evaluation.
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Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based systems.
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Support network connectivity and resolve platform, application, and infrastructure issues.
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Maintain monitoring, logging, and system-health solutions supporting platform operations.
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Apply current DevSecOps, cybersecurity, automation, and infrastructure engineering best practices.
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Nine or more years of demonstrated experience in DevOps engineering, systems engineering, platform engineering, or a related technical field.
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Hands-on Kubernetes cluster administration experience.
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Hands-on Rancher experience.
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Experience administering on-premise GitLab.
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Experience managing offline or isolated container registries.
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Strong experience with Terraform and Ansible.
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Experience developing secure automation and scripts with Python.
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Experience with Git, GitHub, automated builds, and CI/CD pipelines.
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Strong Linux system administration experience.
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Experience with containerized environments and container orchestration.
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Understanding of networking fundamentals.
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Experience integrating applications or software into air-gapped or isolated environments.
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Experience designing, building, or integrating APIs into automated workflows.
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Knowledge of DevSecOps cybersecurity practices, operational security, risk management, and system hardening.
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Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure, application, and platform issues.
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Active TS/SCI clearance.
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DoD 8570 IAT Level II / DoD 8140 compliant certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or higher, required at time of start.
Experience supporting U.S. Special Operations organizations is highly desired.
Additional preferred certifications include:
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CISSP or CompTIA SecurityX
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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
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Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
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Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
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HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate
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Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
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Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
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CompTIA Linux+
Experience with Debian-based Linux distributions is also preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent with nine or more years of relevant professional experience.
Work Environment
This is a 100% on-site position at Fort Bragg in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.