DevOps Engineer (SME)

DevOps Engineer (SME)

Location: Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg), NC — Onsite Clearance Required: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility Salary: $145,000–$160,000 Category: Engineering / DevOps / Systems Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite, Cleared

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer (SME) to provide advanced technical support for a mission-critical DoD program at Fort Liberty. This position requires strong experience in Linux systems engineering, Kubernetes-based platforms, automation, and secure infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and maintain Docker and Kubernetes platforms
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Administer and secure Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems
• Troubleshoot complex system, network, and application issues
• Maintain monitoring and observability tools (e.g., ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIGs
• Support accreditation and configuration management
• Provide SME-level guidance to cross-functional technical teams

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (required)
• 6–10 years of experience in DevOps, systems engineering, or platform engineering
• Expertise with: RHEL administration, Docker & Kubernetes, CI/CD tools, Terraform / Ansible
• Troubleshooting across systems and networks
• Experience in DoD, IC, or other secure enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Red Hat, Kubernetes, or cloud certifications
• Experience with enterprise logging/monitoring tools
• Prior support of military or national security programs

Compensation & Benefits:

• $145,000–$160,000 base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off + federal holidays

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