DevOps Engineer

Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI cleared professional with polygraph to serve as our DevOps Engineer in Fort Meade, MD

Roles and Responsibilities

You will…

• Deploy and manage production software using Kubernetes (CLI and k9s), Docker Swarm, Helm, and Flux
• Automate workflows using Bash, Python and related scripting tools
• Become a subject matter expert in the full platform/application stack, including release processes, tooling, and data dependencies
• Maintain and troubleshoot relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQL) as part of the platform stack

• A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Security+ certification or equivalent (JCAC)
• A hybrid background in DevOps, Cybersecurity, System Administration, Software Development and Database Management.
• Proficiency in a scripting or programming language (e.g., Python)
• Understanding of SQL/PostgreSQL and database troubleshooting
• Solid grasp of networking fundamentals, including pod-level ingress/egress and DNS

Nice-To-Haves

• Leadership experience

Clear Ridge Defense is the premier service solutions provider supporting the Service and Joint cyberspace operations and intelligence community in three core areas of expertise:

• Cyber Systems & Software Engineering
• Cyber Intelligence & Operations Planning
• Security Risk Analysis, Mitigation & Training

All delivered by highly talented and focused team members that are supported by an unmatched professional and family-oriented culture that leverages and builds on sound, proven principles.

Benefits Snapshot:

• 100% Fully-Covered Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Fully-Covered Life and AD&D Insurance
• Unique Flexible PTO
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• $500 New Uniform Bonus for Transitioning Military
• Monthly Tax-Free Cell Phone Stipend
• Monthly Tax-Free Gym Wellness / Streaming Subscription Stipend to include Amazon Prime, Netflix, Audible, etc.
• Competitive 401k Matching to plan for retirement
• Free financial advising from qualified experts
• Annual $5,000 Training Allotment
• One-of-a-kind Referral Program: $250/mo indefinitely per successful referral, with no limit to number of referrals
• Business Development and Client Expansion Bonuses
• Monthly Company-Paid Socials and Events
• Access to our Company Swag Store

CRD fully supports Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law, which mandates employers to provide detailed wage and benefits information in all job postings. The salary range for this position is:

$150,000 - $200,000 / year