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, GCP)
• 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 (Nexus/Artifactory)
• 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
  
  

Posted By: Katie Donnellan