DevOps Engineer (4965)

As DevOps Engineer, you’ll support secure, mission-critical platforms in a federal environment. This role works as part of a small, agile design and development team, collaborating closely with developers, data scientists, and government stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure application and platform capabilities.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and maintain GitLab CI / CD pipelines for M&S applications and services
• Integrate automated testing, code quality checks, SAST or DAST tools, vulnerability scanning, and deployment controls
• Build and manage Docker and Kubernetes clusters supporting simulation platforms on AWS and hybrid environments
• Operate secure cloud environments using IaC, configuration as code, and automated security controls
• Produce SBOMs, scan findings, and pipeline documentation to support RMF and ATO compliance
• Implement observability frameworks for logging, metrics, and tracing and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Provide remediation guidance for findings triggered by automated code and container scanning
• Support platform deployment and readiness events that may require TDY travel
• Work closely with developers, security engineers, and PMO to standardize and modernize legacy delivery workflows

What you’ll need to succeed:

• An active Secret level clearance or the ability to obatin one
• 4+ years of experience in a DevSecOps cloud role.
• Strong Linux administration and Bash scripting skills
• Strong experience developing tools with Golang or Python asyncio.
• In-depth experience designing CI/CD pipelines with rigorous security and testing stages.
• Deep understanding and practical experience with the HTTP protocol and web servers.
• Deep understanding of containerization and how containers work.
• Experience working with CNCF landscape technologies.
• Experience deploying Kubernetes workloads with IaC.
• Experience deploying FedRAMP or DoD IL2 equivalent public cloud workloads with IaC.

SALARY RANGE: $88,000 – $117,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses