Lead DevOps Engineer

Overview

On Site
120k - 180k
Full Time

Skills

DevOps
Software Development
Mergers and Acquisitions
DoD
Systems Design
Computer Science
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Provisioning
Terraform
Progress Chef
Scripting
Python
Bash
Linux
Shell
Linux Administration
Database
JIRA
Apache Kafka
Coverity
Agile
Scrum
Security+
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
IaaS
GitLab
Amazon Web Services
Ansible
Kubernetes
Management
Docker
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance
Insurance
Security Clearance
Professional Development

Job Details

We're working with a mission-driven national security and defense technology company that's looking for a skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to join their growing team. This organization supports a range of high-impact government programs by delivering secure, scalable infrastructure solutions that enable modern software development for defense and intelligence applications. This is a full-time, hybrid position in Woburn MA.

You'll join a tightly knit Agile team focused on building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, secure environments, and cloud-based deployments-all while ensuring infrastructure complies with strict DoD standards. If you're passionate about automation, security, and scalable system design in a highly technical environment, this is a great opportunity to lead from the front and work on critical systems that matter.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Active Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field
  • 5-7+ years of experience depending on education level
  • Proficient with CI/CD tools like GitLab and pipeline automation
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
  • Skilled in infrastructure provisioning tools (Ansible, Terraform, or Chef)
  • Containerization expertise with Docker or Podman
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS, Rancher) and monitoring deployments
  • Scripting with Python, Bash, or Linux Shell
  • Basic Linux system administration and cybersecurity knowledge

Desired Skills & Experience
  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance
  • Advanced degree in a technical field
  • Familiarity with the full software stack, including databases and monitoring
  • Experience with Jira, Kafka, artifact repositories (NexArtifactory)
  • Hands-on with code analysis tools like SonarQube or Coverity
  • Prior experience leading Agile/SCRUM teams
  • Current Security+ certification

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
  • 50% CI/CD pipeline automation and cloud infrastructure (GitLab, AWS, Ansible)
  • 30% Containerization and Kubernetes management (Docker, EKS, Rancher)
  • 20% Monitoring, security, and compliance

Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% Hands-on implementation and automation
  • 20% Collaboration with corporate IT, Cybersecurity, and engineering
  • 10% Planning, compliance, and infrastructure review

You Will Receive the Following Benefits:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Support for clearance maintenance and professional development
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