ClearEdge

Senior DevOps Software Engineer

ClearEdge • US
Java Hybrid
Join ClearEdge on our prime contract with a hybrid schedule and help solve some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, we empower our government and industry partners with data-driven innovations that make a real impact.

Check out our extremely competitive benefits package awww.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution, health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.

Your Mission

Join ClearEdge as a Senior DevOps Software Engineer, where you will design, automate, and sustain infrastructure and deployment solutions supporting secure environments. In this role, you will leverage Infrastructure-as-Code and automation frameworks to build reliable, scalable, and compliant systems. You will play a key role in integrating development and operations practices to ensure efficient, repeatable, and secure delivery pipelines.

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:

  • An experienced DevOps engineer with STE/STN experience
  • Highly proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code and automation practices
  • Skilled in Terraform, Ansible, and Packer for provisioning and configuration management
  • Comfortable deploying and managing containerized workloads using Kubernetes
  • Experienced in building secure, repeatable deployment pipelines
  • Knowledgeable in system security requirements and accreditation processes
  • Capable of collaborating across engineering, security, and operations teams
  • Comfortable working in classified environments with complex compliance requirements
  • A Day in the Life Of:

  • Designing and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform
  • Automating configuration management and deployments with Ansible and Packer
  • Deploying and managing containerized applications within Kubernetes environments
  • Supporting secure system builds and hardened infrastructure baselines
  • Collaborating with system administrators, software engineers, and security teams
  • Troubleshooting deployment, orchestration, and infrastructure issues
  • Contributing to system documentation and supporting security accreditation activities
  • Continuously improving automation, scalability, and system reliability
  • Must Haves:

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • Fourteen (14) years of experience as a DevOps or Software Engineer on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (4 additional years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree)
  • Experience as a DevOps engineer with STE/STN environments
  • Strong experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Packer
  • Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes environments
  • Nice to Haves:

  • Systems Administration background related to SSP accreditation
  • Development experience in Java or Python
  • Experience supporting secure or compliance-driven environments