DevOps Engineer (Cleared)

About this role

DevOps Engineer needed to build and deploy applications across classified and air-gapped networks, with responsibility for CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes infrastructure, and system accreditations like FedRAMP. This role requires a US security clearance and offers the chance to shape deployment strategies for AI models in highly sensitive government environments.

What you'll do

• Design and maintain multi-environment system architecture with AI models, backend APIs, and frontend applications
• Deploy software to classified customer environments, including on-site support and stakeholder collaboration
• Write and optimize Dockerfiles and Helm charts for cloud and on-premises Kubernetes deployments
• Improve GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines for robust application and dependency updates
• Support FedRAMP and other compliance standards through technical decision-making
• Contribute to company strategy and culture as a core team member

What they're looking for

• Docker containerization and image hardening
• Kubernetes and Helm chart development
• CI/CD pipeline design (GitHub Actions)
• System architecture and multi-cloud deployment
• FedRAMP and NIST 800-53 compliance knowledge
• Cybersecurity best practices
• Customer engagement and on-site deployment
• LLM deployment (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($180K-$240K) with equity and annual merit refreshes
• Real impact on mission-critical workflows
• Access to state-of-the-art technology
• Opportunity to shape role and architecture as company grows
• Small, tight-knit technical team environment