Ethic Tech, LLC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DevOps Engineer to lead the development, automation, and sustainment of secure, scalable DevOps pipelines and infrastructure supporting classified and mission-critical systems. This position is central to the modernization of deployment processes using container orchestration, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and cybersecurity-aligned automation within Department of Defense (DoD) environments.

Essential Functions

Design and implement secure, multi-enclave CI/CD pipelines for containerized platforms including Rancher, Harvester, and Kubernetes.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Ansible, Terraform, Helm, and related tools.
Lead the development and maintenance of repeatable deployment workflows aligned with TACLAN, Mantle, and CSfC architectures.
Collaborate closely with systems engineers, cybersecurity teams, and developers to streamline mission kit builds and cloud-native system deployments.
Ensure automation processes meet compliance requirements such as RMF, DISA STIGs, and other DoD cybersecurity controls.
Conduct performance tuning, diagnostics, and optimization in both test lab and operational environments.
Integrate VMware vSphere 8.x, hardened OS images, and container registries into secure DevOps workflows.
Contribute to Agile processes, including sprint planning, technical documentation, and system readiness reviews.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a related technical field is required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in DevOps, systems automation, or platform engineering.
Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher) is required. An active Top Secret SCI clearance is preferred.
Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker, and Linux-based systems.
Proficiency in scripting and IaC tools such as Bash, Python, Ansible, and Terraform.
Familiarity with Git-based workflows, container registries (e.g., Harbor, Artifactory), and artifact management solutions.
Deep understanding of CI/CD practices in secure, air-gapped, or classified environments.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and document technical processes effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in DoD or IC environments involving classified system deployment.
Certifications such as CKA, CKAD, RHCE, or AWS/GCP/Azure DevOps-related credentials.
Knowledge of TACLAN, CSfC, or Mantle architectures and secure mobility initiatives.

Location

This is a hybrid position. The candidate must be available to work onsite and travel to MacDill Air Force Base in Florida as required.

EEO Statement

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