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# Kubernetes & CI/CD Systems Engineer [$288k/yr+] TS/SCI-FS Poly

- **Company:** SYSTOLIC, INC.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $288,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Public Key Infrastructure, Logstash, Ansible, Systems Integration, Data Logging, Data Storage Technologies, Delivery Pipeline, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Containerization, Kubernetes, Kibana, Restful APIs
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9122729/kubernetes-cicd-systems-engineer-288kyr-tssci-fs-poly

## About the Role

Candidates must already possess an active Top Secret/SCI w/ Full Scope Polygraph to be considered.

Build and scale the infrastructure behind critical ICAM platforms. We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to drive Kubernetes cluster lifecycle management, develop custom Helm charts, and integrate robust GitOps CI/CD pipelines across highly available, multi-zone environments., * Degree: Technical bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

 * Years of experience: 10+ years
 * Total Compensation: $288k+ yearly

## Description

* Build, maintain, and improve infrastructure, deployment processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Utilize Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, and Elasticsearch to enhance system performance and reliability.
 * Manage PKI authentication, Logstash, Kibana, and MongoDB while integrating service-based architectures with REST APIs., * Design, build, and maintain robust infrastructure, deployment processes, and tooling for software delivery.
 * Manage containerized environments and deployment pipelines using Kubernetes, Helm, Ansible, and Infrastructure as Code.
 * Oversee monitoring, logging, and data storage solutions using Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, and MongoDB.
 * Maintain PKI authentication and integrate service-based architectures using RESTful web services.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with system, software, and security engineers to drive DevOps initiatives from implementation to production support.

Telework:
Telework options are supported for this position (2 days expected)


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