Principal DevOps Engineer
About The Position
KBR’s National Security Solutions team is seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to integrate cloud technologies with DevOps practices in support of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) rapid-prototype cloud environments. The role supports prototypes for warfighter capabilities across air, space, and cyber domains and contributes directly to national security capabilities. The engineer will own CI/CD pipelines delivering containerized applications to Azure Government clusters, design deployments for air-gapped Kubernetes environments, containerize legacy applications, and architect cloud-native networking and systems for classified workloads. The role also involves Kubernetes troubleshooting and collaboration with cross-functional teams across a variety of technology stacks. The position is onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with flexible working hours and minimal travel. The work is performed in a small, autonomous engineering team that emphasizes working code, face-to-face collaboration, and end-to-end ownership of technical decisions. Candidates joining KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned spin-off are expected to transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete without needing to reapply.
Requirements
- Active U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance; applicants must be U.S. citizens.
- B.S. in Computer Science; other degrees may be considered with relevant work experience or certification.
- At least 5 years of experience building and deploying Kubernetes microservices on cloud platforms; Azure Government experience is preferred.
- Production Kubernetes experience, including Helm and container orchestration.
- Proficiency with GitLab CI/CD.
- Experience deploying to air-gapped networks.
- DoD 8140 qualification, Security+, or equivalent; must be obtained within 90 days of starting.
- Ability to work onsite in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on a flexible schedule.
- Ability to research and independently solve complex technical problems.
Nice To Haves
- Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) certification or similar.
- Azure cloud certification.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, PowerShell scripting, or Ansible.
- Familiarity with OAuth2, OIDC, or KeyCloak.
- Cert Manager, OpenSSL, and PKI experience.
- Experience with Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms.
- Cloud-native application delivery experience.
- Experience leading an engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Own CI/CD pipelines that deliver containerized applications to Azure Government clusters, from build and scanning through deployment.
- Design and maintain deployments for air-gapped Kubernetes environments and establish patterns for other teams to adopt.
- Containerize legacy applications and create Helm charts to package them for production.
- Architect cloud-native networking and system designs for classified workloads.
- Diagnose and resolve pipeline and deployment issues, including Kubernetes troubleshooting.
- Build and deploy Helm charts to Kubernetes clusters.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a variety of technology stacks.
- Research and solve complex technical problems independently.
Benefits
- Potential additional compensation, which may include a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
