Devops Software Engineer TS/SCI

Location: Sarasota, FL

Security Clearance: TS/SSBI/SCI

Join a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures supporting key operations.

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments
• Build and manage containerized systems using Docker and Kubernetes
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery
• Develop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processing
• Configure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management and deployment tasks
• Monitor performance and improve reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with developers to define best practices for deployment and infrastructure
• Promote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentation

Job Requirements

We are seeking software developers with 2–10 years of experience in DevOps environments to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications. The ideal candidate brings drive, adaptability, and collaboration to a team delivering innovative software solutions for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systems
• Proficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)
• Skilled in Python (preferred) or other modern languages such as C/C++ or Java
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practices
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, or GCP)
• Knowledge of version control using Git
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Active TS clearance required, TS/SCI Preferred

Bonus Points

Programming & Development

• Skilled in multiple programming languages
• Familiar with Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, etc.)
• Experience developing RESTful microservices (FastAPI, Spring Boot, etc.)

Architecture & Modernization

• Refactored legacy systems into containerized or microservice architectures
• Strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scaling

Data & Messaging

• Built and maintained ETL pipelines for data processing
• Worked with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers
• Knowledge of database optimization and administration

DevOps & CI/CD

• Experience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints)
• Used quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy)

Containers & Kubernetes

• Deployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clusters
• Managed secure container registries and applied image hardening best practices

Infrastructure & Cloud

• Familiar with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Used monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to add metrics and alerts

Security & Compliance

• Applied security best practices and compliance requirements

Domain & Certifications

• Experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems
• Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKAD

Relocation provided along with industry best benefits stock and 401k.