DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI)

DevOps Engineer – Space Domain Awareness Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. The DevOps Engineer will support the development, integration, and operational deployment of mission‑critical capabilities for Space Domain Awareness (SDA), counter‑space, and national security space operations. This role supports the Air & Space Portfolio with government customers focused on space superiority, orbital threat monitoring, space object tracking, and operational decision advantage in contested space environments. Eligibility & Clearance To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI polygraph. Verification of clearance status is required. Certain roles may also be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Responsibilities Assist in deploying and maintaining Kubernetes environments (EKS, RKE). Implement infrastructure using Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support software integration and deployment. Integrate security and static code analysis tools into DevOps pipelines. Support deployments in cloud environments. Collaborate with software and systems engineers to automate testing and documentation workflows. Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and pipeline issues. Support configuration management and release processes for deployed systems. Monitor deployed applications and infrastructure to ensure reliability and performance. Minimum Qualifications Current/active TS/SCI clearance with willingness and ability to pass a CI polygraph. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 4+ years of relevant DevOps, infrastructure, or platform engineering experience. Experience with Git or other source control tools. Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab. Experience with Terraform and Ansible. Experience working with Linux systems (RedHat or Amazon Linux preferred). Familiarity with containerization technologies and Kubernetes. Understanding of cloud environments (AWS preferred). Experience working in Agile development environments. Willingness to travel approximately three days per month. Preferred Qualifications Security+ or similar IAT level 2 certification. Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes application packaging. Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. Exposure to static analysis tools such as Fortify or SonarQube. Experience supporting applications in production environments. Knowledge of web services and SQL databases. Pay Base pay ranges reflect the expected compensation for this position. Colorado: $102,000 – $136,000 – $149,600 annually. Washington, DC metropolitan area: $113,000 – $150,000 – $165,000 annually. Other states use geographic cost of labor to determine market‑driven ranges. Benefits Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks such as student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance. EEO Statement Vantor is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr