Lead, Software Engineer - DevOps Architect - TS/SCI with Poly is a MUST - 36947

Lead, Software Engineer - DevOps Architect - TS/SCI with Poly is a MUST_Palm Bay, FL_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Lead, Software Engineer - DevOps Architect - TS/SCI with Poly is a MUST
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Base Salary: $140,000 to $180,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Engineering - Systems
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Job Description:
*We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Level 5) to serve in a DevOps architecture role supporting the design, modernization, and sustainment of a containerized microservices environment. 
*This position requires a strong technical leader with deep experience in Docker-based systems, microservices architecture, and DevOps engineering practices. 
*The ideal candidate will provide detailed architectural designs, drive key technical decisions, and guide implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient platform solutions. 
*This role requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Essential Functions:
*Lead architecture and design efforts for Docker-based, microservice-oriented systems supporting mission-critical applications.
*Produce detailed architectural designs, interface definitions, deployment models, and technical decision documentation for distributed systems.
*Define and enforce architecture standards, engineering best practices, and DevOps patterns across the development and deployment lifecycle.
*Drive technical decisions related to containerization, orchestration, service communication, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, security, and system observability.
*Partner with software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders to ensure the architecture aligns with mission needs and operational constraints.
*Guide the design and implementation of build, release, deployment, and monitoring strategies for microservice-based platforms.
*Evaluate system performance, reliability, scalability, and security considerations and recommend architectural improvements.
*Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, design reviews, risk identification, mentoring, and decision-making support for engineering teams.
*Develop roadmaps and implementation strategies for platform evolution, environment standardization, and long-term sustainment.




Qualifications:
*Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
*Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.




Preferred Additional Skills:
*Strong experience in DevOps engineering, platform architecture, or software architecture for distributed systems.
*Demonstrated experience designing and implementing Docker-based solutions and microservice architecture.
*Experience producing detailed architectural documentation, technical designs, and engineering decision artifacts.
*Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment practices.
*Experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar technologies.
*Knowledge of system integration, API design, service-to-service communication patterns, and secure platform engineering practices.
*Proven technical leadership experience, including leading architecture discussions, guiding implementation teams, and driving technical direction.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present architectural concepts and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
*Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Candidate Details:
*10+ to 15 years experience
*Seniority Level - Mid-Senior
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Ideal Candidate:
Job Title: Lead, Software Engineering - DevOps Architect - TS/SCI w/ poly
*Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
*Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
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Screening Questions:

# Total experience:
# How many years of experience do you have designing and implementing Docker-based microservices architectures?
# How many years of experience do you have with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar container orchestration platforms?
# How many years of experience do you have building CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, etc.)?
# How many years of experience do you have leading architecture decisions for distributed systems, platform engineering, or DevOps teams?
# Do you currently hold an Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What is your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Palm Bay, FL (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):