Make an Impact Where It Matters Most At Intelliforce, we build and sustain platforms that power mission-critical operations across the Intelligence Community. This DevOps role sits at the heart of a modernized operational system, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across a microservices-based architecture. You’ll help orchestrate the infrastructure behind systems operators rely on every day, applying cloud-native and automation-first practices in environments where performance and availability matter. Whether you’re growing into the role or bringing deep experience, you’ll contribute directly to resilient mission outcomes while working alongside talented engineers who value collaboration, accountability, and technical excellence.

Schedule and Work Details

Location: On-site in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility
Schedule: Full-time, day shift
Telework: Little to no telework available
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Might Include

Designing and maintaining a highly available platform that orchestrates microservices for a modern operational system
Developing Infrastructure as Code and automation to provision services and eliminate manual tasks
Patching, hardening, and maintaining compliance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
Installing, configuring, and tuning platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi, and cloud-native logging and metrics tools
Managing CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment workflows using GitLab runners and Argo CD
Operating and maintaining workloads in commercial cloud environments, primarily AWS
Troubleshooting infrastructure issues and driving improvements to system reliability and uptime
Collaborating closely with software engineers, stakeholders, and mission partners to deliver stable, secure solutions

Minimum Qualifications

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required). We do not have the ability to sponsor clearances
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. We cannot sponsor visas

Education And Experience

Multiple experience levels considered, based on overall background and technical depth
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
Experience supporting DevOps, infrastructure, or platform engineering efforts in Linux-based environments

Required Skills

Experience developing Infrastructure as Code and automation using tools such as Python, Ansible, or Terraform
Strong Linux administration skills, including patching, hardening, and compliance maintenance
Hands-on experience with container and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker Compose
Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
Familiarity operating systems and services in AWS
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

Desired Skills

Experience designing and maintaining AWS infrastructure including EC2, Lambda, S3, SNS, SQS, EventBridge, Athena, and Step Functions
Understanding of AWS networking concepts including VPCs, NAT gateways, and routing
Experience building and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Kubernetes experience with EKS, ECS, and or Fargate
Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues and improving system availability

Technology Stack This environment leverages a modern DevOps toolchain including Linux and RHEL, Python, Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker Compose, Apache NiFi, GitLab CI, Argo CD, AWS cloud services, and cloud-native logging and monitoring solutions to support scalable, secure microservices platforms.

Compensation Range: $145,000.00 - $214,000.00

The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

Ready to grow with purpose? At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at careers@intelliforce-itsg.com or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min . Equal Opportunity Matters Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at Recruiting@intelliforce-itsg.com with your specific request.

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