Senior DevOps Engineer

Position Summary

Ethic Tech, LLC is seeking a temporary Senior DevOps Engineer to provide critical operational support and ensure continuity of operations for a mission-critical program. This position is responsible for the development, automation, maintenance, and optimization of secure, scalable DevOps pipelines and infrastructure supporting classified and mission-critical systems. The incumbent will collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to ensure system reliability, security, and performance while supporting ongoing program objectives.

This is a temporary assignment with an anticipated end date of September 30, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, multi-enclave CI/CD pipelines for containerized platforms, including Rancher, Harvester, and Kubernetes.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible, Terraform, Helm, and related tools.
• Lead the development and maintenance of repeatable deployment workflows aligned with TACLAN, Mantle, and CSfC architectures.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and developers to streamline mission kit builds and cloud-native system deployments.
• Ensure automation processes meet compliance requirements such as RMF, DISA STIGs, and other DoD cybersecurity controls.
• Conduct performance tuning, diagnostics, and optimization in both test lab and operational environments.
• Integrate VMware vSphere 8.x, hardened OS images, and container registries into secure DevOps workflows.
• Contribute to Agile processes, including sprint planning, technical documentation, and system readiness reviews.

Required SkillsQualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in DevOps, systems automation, or platform engineering.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) is required. An active Top Secret SCI clearance is preferred.
• Must be able to commute to MacDill AFB.
• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, and Linux-based systems.
• Proficiency in scripting and IaC tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows, container registries (e.g., Harbor, Artifactory), and artifact management solutions.
• Deep understanding of CI/CD practices in secure, air-gapped, or classified environments.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and document technical processes effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in DoD or IC environments involving classified system deployment.
• Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, RHCE, or AWS/GCP/Azure DevOps-related credentials.
• Knowledge of TACLAN, CSfC, or Mantle architectures and secure mobility initiatives.
• Ability to meet deadlines during peak close and audit periods.

Ethic Tech LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at 256.261.3795.