4+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering.
Proven expertise managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, particularly using GitHub Actions or similar systems.
Proficiency in Linux administration along with Bash/Python scripting and infrastructure automation tools like Ansible or Terraform.
Experience in securing and hardening Linux servers and container images per STIG, FIPS, or CIS standards.
Familiar with CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, or ITAR compliance requirements.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex build and deployment pipelines.
Excellent documentation, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters for secure workloads.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments across environments.
Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions with tools like Ansible and Helm.
Secure containers and clusters with hardened baselines and compliance scanning.
Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting across the infrastructure.
Automate image builds and vulnerability scanning based on compliance controls.
Manage configuration drift, access control, and audit trails as per NIST standards.
Collaborate with teams to integrate DevSecOps principles into the SDLC.
Optimize workflows for reliability, reproducibility, and speed in regulated settings.
Participate in on-call rotations for incident response.
Benefits
Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Dallas, TX.
Potential additional incentives for quick movers.
Full Job Description
Why This Role Exists
In defense manufacturing, system reliability and compliance are inseparable. Every deployment must uphold confidentiality, integrity, and availability under CMMC Level 2 and ITAR requirements. As a DevOps Engineer, you will design, automate, and maintain secure, high-availability infrastructure that supports mission-critical applications both on-premises and in the cloud. You'll report to the Director of IT and collaborate closely with software engineers, QA, and security teams to ensure that every build, deployment, and runtime environment meets the highest standards for security and compliance.
What You'll Do
Design, implement, and manage Kubernetes clusters (on-prem and cloud) for secure, containerized workloads.
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to enable controlled, automated deployments across environments.
Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using Ansible, Helm, and other automation tools.
Secure containers and clusters with hardened baselines (DoD STIG/FIPS) and continuous compliance scanning.
Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting across infrastructure using open-source or commercial observability stacks.
Automate image builds and vulnerability scanning in accordance with CMMC / ITAR controls.
Manage configuration drift, access control, and audit trails in line with NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 2.
Collaborate with software, QA, and security teams to integrate DevSecOps principles throughout the SDLC.
Optimize build and deployment workflows for reliability, reproducibility, and speed in regulated environments.
Participate in on-call rotations and incident response to maintain uptime and security posture.
The Tools You'll Work With
Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes (on-prem and cloud), Docker, Helm, Kafka
Automation & Configuration: Ansible, Bash/Python
CI/CD & Version Control: GitHub Actions, GitHub Enterprise
