Cleared DevOps Engineer
Bestgate Engineering•Hanover, MD
•$180,000 - $230,000
About The Position
Join a mission-focused engineering team supporting complex enterprise systems and infrastructure. This role combines Linux systems administration, networking, cloud, containerization, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps to deploy, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot critical systems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically versatile, and comfortable working across infrastructure, automation, and network environments.
Requirements
- 12 years of experience with software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
- Recent hands-on experience within the last 3 years with Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization.
- Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience, preferably RHEL/CentOS.
- Experience with network design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades.
- Experience administering LAN/CAN/WAN environments.
- Experience with both Arista and Cisco network devices.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for software deployment.
- Experience with Python and Bash scripting.
- Active IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+) and CCNA certification.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of additional TE or related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
- Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience supporting hybrid cloud and virtualized environments.
- Experience with system integration, configuration, testing, and deployment.
- Experience supporting complex networked systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
- Experience with automated infrastructure deployment and configuration management.
Responsibilities
- Deploy, integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot critical systems.
- Work across infrastructure, automation, and network environments.
- Manage and configure Kubernetes clusters for high availability, scalability, and security.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or GitLab.
- Configure and optimize networks connecting front-end and back-end systems.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible PTO
- 11 holidays
- 7% 401k Employer Gift
- 100% Paid Carefirst medical premiums for both individuals and families.
- Training/Career Pathing
- Annual budget for training, mentoring, and an Internal Mobility Program.
- Morale Building Events
- External Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
