Dev Ops Engineer (TS/SCI clearance – Full Scope Poly)

Must have: Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Poly

Open to U.S. Citizens only

We’re working with a highly specialized technology consultancy that supports some of the most advanced R&D and intelligence programs in the United States. Their mission is focused on delivering secure, cloud-native solutions for critical government clients-and they’re currently looking for a DevOps Engineer to join their team in Ft. Meade.

In this role, you’ll support a high-visibility DoD/IC initiative, helping to modernize cloud infrastructure, improve automation workflows, and enable rapid software delivery. You’ll be working in a collaborative, mid-sized team and interfacing with top engineers across the full development lifecycle. If you’re a Python-fluent, Kubernetes-savvy DevOps expert with an active full-scope poly, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Architect and implement scalable, AWS-based hosting and backup/recovery solutions.
• Drive DevSecOps maturity through automation of builds, testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline issues and improve overall performance and stability.
• Automate the movement of code and infrastructure across secure environments.
• Optimize AWS billing practices and minimize cloud resource overuse.

Must-Have Experience:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (mandatory).
• Strong Python scripting and programming capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with microservices/container orchestration using Docker, OpenShift, and Kubernetes (including ArgoCD, Helm, and Prometheus).
• Deep understanding of CI/CD tooling like GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab Runners.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools: Terraform, Terragrunt, Pulumi.
• Experience building AWS-native cloud solutions and hosting applications in public cloud environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with ElasticSearch, Kibana, and Grafana.
• Golang development experience.
• Familiarity with supporting multiple tech stacks across secure environments.
• Experience with Kubernetes-based deployment tools and improving automation strategies.
• A strong advocate for DevOps culture-bringing others along the journey and improving adoption.
• Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Prior exposure to NGA or IC domain environments.

Experience Level Guidelines (Education Substitutions Allowed):

• Mid-level: BA/BS + 4 years
• Senior-level: BA/BS + 10 years
• Subject Matter Expert (SME): MA/MS + 18 years

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.