ClearEdge
Senior DevOps Software Engineer
TLDR
Build and sustain automation, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines powering secure, scalable systems in AWS with container orchestration and full CI/CD.
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 at www.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:
As a DevOps-focused Software Engineer, your mission is to build and sustain the automation, infrastructure, and deployment pipelines that power secure, scalable systems in a high-impact mission environment. You'll be responsible for container orchestration, full CI/CD lifecycle support, and infrastructure management in AWS—ensuring that development teams can deliver quickly, reliably, and securely.
You will excel in this role if:
You are passionate about infrastructure automation and continuous delivery
You thrive in containerized, cloud-based environments
You proactively troubleshoot and improve systems to support seamless delivery
You enjoy collaborating across engineering teams to streamline processes and enhance stability
A day in the Life:
Design, deploy, and manage Docker-based container environments
Oversee AWS HCI configuration, deployment, and resource management
Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines supporting the full software development lifecycle
Apply infrastructure-as-code principles using Ansible, YAML, and Terraform
Support integration and automation efforts across DevOps and development teams
Must Have:
7+ years of relevant software or DevOps experience
Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
Experience with Docker and containerization
Experience managing AWS HCI environments
Experience building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices
Proficiency in YAML
Proficiency in JSON
Experience using EC2 instances
Experience with Ansible
Experience with Java
Experience with TypeScript or JavaScript
Nice to Have:
Experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation
Knowledge of networking and load balancing fundamentals
Familiarity with TLS, SSL, and certificate management
Exposure to ELK stack for system monitoring and log analysis
Interest or experience in transitioning from Docker to Kubernetes clusters
ClearEdge is an established small business that values its employees and is committed to providing an environment where individuals can succeed and grow. We believe in developing our people, promoting from within, and fostering long-term career growth across the organization.
Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.
If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits
Education Stipend
$10k annual training/education benefit
Equity Compensation
10% 401k contribution
DeepDive collaboration sessions
monthly DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff
Wellness Stipend
health and technology allowance
ClearEdge delivers advanced big data and analytics solutions specifically designed for the intelligence community. We leverage cutting-edge distributed computing engineering to address complex data challenges, ensuring clients receive tailored, effective solutions.
- Founded
- Founded 2002
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- information technology and services
Software Engineer