DevOps Engineering,

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

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