Mid-Senior DevSecOps / Cloud Engineer

Seniorcybersecurity / information assurance professional

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Job Description

Dragonfly Technology is seeking a Mid–Senior DevSecOps / Cloud Engineer to support the DEUS Ex / SPIES mission in Maui, Hawaii and/or Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role blends Kubernetes-centric CI/CD pipeline engineering with secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure operations, supporting mission applications and classified systems across multiple classification levels.


The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically strong, and comfortable operating with moderate autonomy, while still collaborating closely with senior engineers, cybersecurity staff, and government stakeholders.

 

This position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and may include occasional travel to classified facilities based on mission needs.

Work Location

Kihei, Maui, HI (Local/Hybrid) or Colorado Springs, CO (Local/Hybrid)

Work Location

Kihei, Maui, HI (Local/Hybrid) or Colorado Springs, CO (Local/Hybrid)

Work Location

Kihei, Maui, HI (Local/Hybrid) or Colorado Springs, CO (Local/Hybrid)

Primary Responsibilities

DevSecOps & CI/CD Pipelines

  • Design, implement, and maintain Kubernetes-based CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI/CD preferred)

  • Develop and maintain pipeline configuration-as-code using YAML and reusable pipeline components

  • Integrate security tooling into pipelines, including:

    • SAST, SCA, and container/image scanning

  • Support branch protection, secrets management, artifact integrity, and supply-chain security practices

  • Assist with automated evidence generation for RMF, POA&Ms, and ATO/C-ATO activities

  • Troubleshoot pipeline failures and deployment issues across hybrid environments

  • Collaborate with developers to remediate findings and improve build and deployment reliability

  • Participate in pipeline design reviews and technical working groups with government customers


Kubernetes & Platform Engineering

  • Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in cloud and on-prem environments

  • Support Kubernetes application deployment and packaging using:

    • Helm

    • Kustomize

  • Assist with Kubernetes cluster hardening in alignment with DISA STIGs and security baselines

  • Support containerized workloads using Docker / Podman

  • Assist with cluster upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management


Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure

  • Support secure cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure supporting mission systems

  • Assist with cloud networking components (VPCs, subnets, routing, VPNs, security groups)

  • Support IAM implementation using least-privilege principles

  • Contribute to monitoring, logging, backup, and recovery solutions

  • Assist cybersecurity teams with vulnerability remediation identified through continuous monitoring

  • Contribute to architecture documentation and technical artifacts supporting authorization activities


Team & Program Contributions

  • Operate effectively within classified environments

  • Collaborate closely with senior engineers and technical leads

  • Mentor junior engineers when appropriate

  • Contribute to standard pipeline patterns, Kubernetes practices, and cloud architecture baselines

Security Clearance

Active DoD Top Secret (or the ability to gain TS/SCI)

Security Clearance

Active DoD Top Secret (or the ability to gain TS/SCI)

Security Clearance

Active DoD Top Secret (or the ability to gain TS/SCI)

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a security clearance

  • B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (+3 Years Experience); or

    • 4+ experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related roles

  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based CI/CD workflows and pipelines

  • Experience deploying or maintaining Kubernetes clusters (cloud and/or on-prem)

  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes deployment and packaging tools (Helm, Kustomize, or equivalent)

  • Experience integrating security tooling into CI/CD pipelines

  • Experience working with Linux systems (RHEL preferred)

  • Familiarity with DoD security environments, including RMF and STIG concepts

  • Ability to work effectively in classified environments

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a security clearance

  • B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (+3 Years Experience); or

    • 4+ experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related roles

  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based CI/CD workflows and pipelines

  • Experience deploying or maintaining Kubernetes clusters (cloud and/or on-prem)

  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes deployment and packaging tools (Helm, Kustomize, or equivalent)

  • Experience integrating security tooling into CI/CD pipelines

  • Experience working with Linux systems (RHEL preferred)

  • Familiarity with DoD security environments, including RMF and STIG concepts

  • Ability to work effectively in classified environments

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a security clearance

  • B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (+3 Years Experience); or

    • 4+ experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related roles

  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based CI/CD workflows and pipelines

  • Experience deploying or maintaining Kubernetes clusters (cloud and/or on-prem)

  • Working knowledge of Kubernetes deployment and packaging tools (Helm, Kustomize, or equivalent)

  • Experience integrating security tooling into CI/CD pipelines

  • Experience working with Linux systems (RHEL preferred)

  • Familiarity with DoD security environments, including RMF and STIG concepts

  • Ability to work effectively in classified environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD

  • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or similar) – a plus, not required

  • Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments

  • Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

  • Experience with container security and Kubernetes hardening

  • Prior experience supporting ATO / C-ATO efforts

  • AWS Solutions Architect – Associate or higher

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

The Goods
Salary: $130,000 - $165,000

The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. 

Additional Compensation

Annual performance-based bonuses are also possible for this position.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule – allowing you to determine what work hours and locations works best for you (based on customer approval).

  • Our “flex time” schedule allows you to work days and hours that make the most sense for you and the mission, giving you the entire month to record your required contract hours.

  • Our “remote first” principles ensure the highest degree of work location flexibility. As long as we keep our customer happy and the mission moving forward, you choose your preferred work location (office, home, beach, secluded cabin in the woods).

  • Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.

  • Opt-out salary incentive for those who don’t need health coverage.

  • Retirement: 8% retirement contributions with free retirement and investment consulting to help you plan for the future

  • Paid time off (PTO): 30 days off per year (11 federal holidays, 14 vacation days, 5 sick days).

  • Military and Maternity/Paternity leave are also offered.

  • Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.

  • Health and wellness incentives: Up to $1320 a year in support of physical, mental, financial and other health based activities.

  • Equipment: New, top of the line equipment to support your specific role.

  • Cell phone and Internet stipend: We offer a cell phone and internet stipend for those remote workers of up to an additional $100 mo.

Other Goods

  • Growth opportunities abound – by joining the team at an early stage, you have an opportunity to influence the growth of the company at the same time as your own career path.

  • Close nit company culture that supports team building, work/life balance, as well as personal and professional ambitions.

  • Cool Dragonfly swag!

The Goods
Salary: $130,000 - $165,000

The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. 

Additional Compensation

Annual performance-based bonuses are also possible for this position.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule – allowing you to determine what work hours and locations works best for you (based on customer approval).

  • Our “flex time” schedule allows you to work days and hours that make the most sense for you and the mission, giving you the entire month to record your required contract hours.

  • Our “remote first” principles ensure the highest degree of work location flexibility. As long as we keep our customer happy and the mission moving forward, you choose your preferred work location (office, home, beach, secluded cabin in the woods).

  • Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.

  • Opt-out salary incentive for those who don’t need health coverage.

  • Retirement: 8% retirement contributions with free retirement and investment consulting to help you plan for the future

  • Paid time off (PTO): 30 days off per year (11 federal holidays, 14 vacation days, 5 sick days).

  • Military and Maternity/Paternity leave are also offered.

  • Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.

  • Health and wellness incentives: Up to $1320 a year in support of physical, mental, financial and other health based activities.

  • Equipment: New, top of the line equipment to support your specific role.

  • Cell phone and Internet stipend: We offer a cell phone and internet stipend for those remote workers of up to an additional $100 mo.

Other Goods

  • Growth opportunities abound – by joining the team at an early stage, you have an opportunity to influence the growth of the company at the same time as your own career path.

  • Close nit company culture that supports team building, work/life balance, as well as personal and professional ambitions.

  • Cool Dragonfly swag!

The Goods
Salary: $130,000 - $165,000

The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. 

Additional Compensation

Annual performance-based bonuses are also possible for this position.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule – allowing you to determine what work hours and locations works best for you (based on customer approval).

  • Our “flex time” schedule allows you to work days and hours that make the most sense for you and the mission, giving you the entire month to record your required contract hours.

  • Our “remote first” principles ensure the highest degree of work location flexibility. As long as we keep our customer happy and the mission moving forward, you choose your preferred work location (office, home, beach, secluded cabin in the woods).

  • Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.

  • Opt-out salary incentive for those who don’t need health coverage.

  • Retirement: 8% retirement contributions with free retirement and investment consulting to help you plan for the future

  • Paid time off (PTO): 30 days off per year (11 federal holidays, 14 vacation days, 5 sick days).

  • Military and Maternity/Paternity leave are also offered.

  • Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.

  • Health and wellness incentives: Up to $1320 a year in support of physical, mental, financial and other health based activities.

  • Equipment: New, top of the line equipment to support your specific role.

  • Cell phone and Internet stipend: We offer a cell phone and internet stipend for those remote workers of up to an additional $100 mo.

Other Goods

  • Growth opportunities abound – by joining the team at an early stage, you have an opportunity to influence the growth of the company at the same time as your own career path.

  • Close nit company culture that supports team building, work/life balance, as well as personal and professional ambitions.

  • Cool Dragonfly swag!

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

Dragonfly Technology is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

Dragonfly Technology is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

Dragonfly Technology is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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