Senior DevSecOps, Platform Engineer – Clearance Required

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. Architect, build, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines, deploying and maintaining AWS GovCloud infrastructure, and administering Kubernetes environments. Proficient in automation, security practices, and integrating continuous monitoring and security scanning into workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GitLab CI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentAWS GovCloud Infrastructure ManagementKubernetes AdministrationRHEL System AdministrationCompTIA Security+ CE Certification

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Hard Skills

TerraformAnsibleHelm Chart DevelopmentAutomated System HardeningPython ProgrammingContinuous Security ScanningICAM ProtocolsContainerizationAutomated BackupsGit Repository Migration

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

PrometheusGrafanaVeleroGitLabKubernetes

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceDoD 8570/8140 Baseline Certifications

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsFederal EnvironmentsHighly Regulated EnvironmentsU.S. Navy ExperienceIL5+ Security Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudGrafanaKubernetesPrometheusPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, build, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Support migration of legacy repositories and workflows from BitBucket to GitLab
Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure across AWS GovCloud, edge, and Navy networks using Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab
Drive containerization of mission-critical applications such as NADACS and SPECTR
Administer Kubernetes environments
Develop and maintain Helm charts
Ensure cluster resilience through automated Kubernetes backups and recovery testing using tools such as Velero
Automate RHEL image hardening and STIG checklist execution
Integrate continuous automated security scanning into pipelines to maintain ATO status
Support ICAM integration
Establish continuous monitoring, alerting, and reporting using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
Manage cryptographic lifecycles, secrets, and automated key rotations
Collaborate with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and Navy users to ensure platform stability, security, and speed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance or higher required
Must meet DoD 8570/8140 baseline certifications, such as CompTIA Security+ CE
5+ years of experience as a DevSecOps or Platform Engineer in DoD, federal, or highly regulated environments
Significant experience deploying and managing AWS GovCloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
Hands-on Kubernetes administration
Custom Helm chart development; CKAD or CKA preferred
Strong RHEL system administration and automated system/container hardening scripting
Advanced proficiency building GitLab pipelines
Experience migrating repositories and workflows from BitBucket to GitLab
Automation-centric approach and security-first mindset
Knowledge of ICAM protocols including SAML, OAuth2, and OIDC
Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance
Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred as a bonus, not required
Prior U.S. Navy program or command-and-control platform experience, IL5+ security/operations experience, and AWS certification are bonus qualifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Some travel required
Equal employment opportunity protections
Application process accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Colorado residents may redact age-identifying information from application materials without penalty