TS/SCI Linux/UNIX Software Engineer DEV/OPS
$140,000–$180,000 year
On-siteSarasota, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery, while developing and optimizing ETL pipelines for efficient data processing. Configure message queuing systems and write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management and deployment tasks. Monitor performance to improve reliability and efficiency, collaborating with developers to define best practices and maintain clean, documented designs. Join a small team enhancing cloud architectures supporting key operations within the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense.
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
Desired Qualifications
- TS/SCI Preferred
- Skilled in multiple programming languages
- Familiar with Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, etc.)
- Experience developing RESTful microservices (FastAPI, Spring Boot, etc.)
- Refactored legacy systems into containerized or microservice architectures
- Strong understanding of vertical and horizontal scaling
- Built and maintained ETL pipelines for data processing
- Worked with RabbitMQ or similar message brokers
- Knowledge of database optimization and administration
- Experience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints)
- Used quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy)
- Deployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clusters
- Managed secure container registries and applied image hardening best practices
- Familiar with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
- Used monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to add metrics and alerts
- Applied security best practices and compliance requirements
- Experience supporting DoD or IC mission systems
- Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKAD
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