DevOps Engineer, TKG Platform Integrator

Trace3•Colorado Springs, CO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Trace3 is hiring DevOps Engineers/Integrators to support mission-critical applications and services in classified Department of Defense development, integration, test, and operational environments. The role focuses on deploying, integrating, sustaining, and troubleshooting containerized applications on an on-premises Kubernetes platform, primarily Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG). Engineers support platform operations, CI/CD pipelines, application deployments, infrastructure integration, monitoring, and DevSecOps initiatives. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who can contribute independently to a fast-paced team supporting highly available and secure mission systems. Multiple openings are available across experience levels; responsibilities, requirements, and scope may vary by level and business needs, and candidates will be considered at the level aligned with their qualifications. The position is full-time and on-site in Colorado Springs, in a secure classified workspace. Employees must comply with security and access-control procedures, including restrictions on personal electronic devices and the handling of sensitive information. An active Secret clearance, or one active within the past 24 months, is required; the role can support TS. The position requires IAT Level II under DoD 8570. The estimated pay range is $110,000–$140,000 USD, with actual compensation dependent on factors such as location, experience, skills, performance, licensure, certifications, and business needs. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation. Trace3 describes itself as a technology solutions and consulting services provider headquartered in Irvine, California, with more than 1,200 employees across the United States. Its culture emphasizes innovation, results, teamwork, inclusion, and employee growth.

Requirements

Hands-on experience supporting Kubernetes environments; Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) experience is preferred.
Experience deploying and supporting containerized applications using Docker.
Experience creating and maintaining Kubernetes manifests, Helm charts, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and deployment pipelines.
Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo, Jenkins, GitLab, or comparable technologies.
Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills.
Experience with application monitoring, centralized logging, and observability platforms.
Ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical issues and contribute immediately in a hands-on engineering role.
Experience supporting classified DoD development, integration, or operations environments.
Active Secret clearance, or clearance active within the past 24 months; the role can support TS.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirement.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
Five or more years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Systems Integration, Linux Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience administering or supporting Tanzu Kubernetes Grid.
Experience with Argo CD and GitOps deployment methodologies.
Experience with Trivy, SonarQube, Fortify, CAST, or similar security tools.
Experience with container security and DevSecOps best practices.
Experience with infrastructure automation using Ansible or similar tools.
Experience supporting missile defense, command-and-control, or other mission-critical defense systems.

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot applications running in Kubernetes environments, primarily using Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG).
Develop and maintain Kubernetes deployment artifacts, including Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, ConfigMaps, Secrets, Ingress, and service configurations.
Build, package, scan, and deploy container images using Docker.
Support application integration and deployment across classified development, test, and operational environments.
Develop, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bamboo, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or equivalent technologies.
Perform Linux system administration, troubleshooting, performance analysis, and root-cause investigations.
Support Kubernetes cluster operations, application deployments, and platform sustainment.
Monitor application and platform health using centralized logging, monitoring, and observability solutions.
Troubleshoot container runtime issues, deployment failures, networking problems, and integration issues.
Support DevSecOps initiatives through vulnerability scanning, security compliance, and remediation activities.