DevOps Engineer II

DevOps EngineerJoin ClearEdge and be part of a mission-focused team solving some of the DoD's most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge supports government and industry customers by delivering innovative solutions that enable critical operations and mission success.ClearEdge offers an extremely competitive benefits package—including a $10k annual training and education benefit, a 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab.Your mission: Join ClearEdge as a DevOps Engineer, where you will build, package, promote, and operate the infrastructure behind one of our core AI-enabled products including CI/CD, containers, hardening, and both hybrid (on-prem/cloud) and air-gapped deployment paths, supporting AI services and application platforms built with tech like Postgres, RAG, and vector stores. Delivery is AI-assisted, and you own the pipelines, automation, and outcomes.You will support and enhance a containerized application stack, deploying and operating identity/RBAC, audit logging, encryption, and observability in production, and automating complex processes with both deterministic and non-deterministic tools.You will excel in this role if you are:Experienced with Infrastructure-as-Code practices and toolingSkilled in containerized and orchestrated deployments, and comfortable in Linux environmentsFluent with AI-native IDEs and comfortable using them as your default way of workingStrong in version control habitsComfortable working in hybrid (on-prem/cloud) and air-gapped environmentsFamiliar with deploying and operating apps in the TypeScript/Python/React ecosystemCapable of automating deployment and configuration management processes, using both deterministic scripting and AI-assisted/agentic toolsExperienced troubleshooting deployment and infrastructure issuesComfortable scripting in Python or TypeScript, with tech like Postgres, RAG, and vector storesA day in the life:Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutionsAutomate configuration management and deployment processesDeploy and manage containerized applications within orchestration environmentsSupport secure system builds and hardened infrastructure baselinesDeploy and operate identity/RBAC, audit logging, encryption, and observability in production systemsCollaborate with system administrators, engineers, and security teamsTroubleshoot deployment, orchestration, and infrastructure issuesSupport documentation and security accreditation activitiesSupport development efforts in Python or TypeScript as neededWhat we are expecting from you:Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance; U.S. citizenshipBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (4 years of experience may substitute)2–5 years of experience as a DevOps or Software EngineerFluency with AI-native IDEsStrong version control habitsPractical depth in hybrid deployment (on-prem and cloud), including air-gapped deployment, containers, Linux, and CI/CDExperience with layered systems and how apps get deployed — language secondary; scripting/automation often in Python or TypeScript, using tech like Postgres, RAG, and vector storesFamiliarity with deploying/operating apps in the TypeScript/Python/React ecosystemUnderstands how to deploy and operate identity/RBAC, audit logging, encryption, and observability in production systemsImplements pipelines and promotion paths; debugs and remediates with tools and automationUnderstands how to automate complex processes with deterministic and non-deterministic toolsProficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and/or PackerNice to have:Systems administration background or SSP accreditation experienceInfrastructure as Code experience at production scaleProduction observability stack experienceExperience supporting RMF/ATO (hardening baselines, control evidence, vulnerability remediation)Experience with physical security or facility accreditation practices, such as ICD 705 or similar frameworksFamiliarity with tools used by security and compliance teamsClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.Our core values—honesty, integrity, loyalty, fairness, respect, responsibility, and accountability—guide everything we do. These principles shape our culture, inform our decisions, and drive our commitment to excellence in support of our customers and partners.If this position is not the right fit, we encourage you to visit our Careers page to explore other opportunities at ClearEdge or connect with one of our recruiters at View email address on click.appcast.io. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.