Lead DevOps Engineer

We’re working with a mission-driven national security and defense technology company that’s looking for a skilled Lead DevOps Engineer to join their growing team. This organization supports a range of high-impact government programs by delivering secure, scalable infrastructure solutions that enable modern software development for defense and intelligence applications. This is a full-time, hybrid position in Woburn MA. 

You’ll join a tightly knit Agile team focused on building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, secure environments, and cloud-based deployments—all while ensuring infrastructure complies with strict DoD standards. If you're passionate about automation, security, and scalable system design in a highly technical environment, this is a great opportunity to lead from the front and work on critical systems that matter.

Required Skills & Experience

• Active Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field

• 5–7+ years of experience depending on education level

• Proficient with CI/CD tools like GitLab and pipeline automation

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Skilled in infrastructure provisioning tools (Ansible, Terraform, or Chef)

• Containerization expertise with Docker or Podman

• Familiarity with Kubernetes (EKS, Rancher) and monitoring deployments

• Scripting with Python, Bash, or Linux Shell

• Basic Linux system administration and cybersecurity knowledge

Desired Skills & Experience

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance

• Advanced degree in a technical field

• Familiarity with the full software stack, including databases and monitoring

• Experience with Jira, Kafka, artifact repositories (Nexus/Artifactory)

• Hands-on with code analysis tools like SonarQube or Coverity

• Prior experience leading Agile/SCRUM teams

• Current Security+ certification

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 50% CI/CD pipeline automation and cloud infrastructure (GitLab, AWS, Ansible)

• 30% Containerization and Kubernetes management (Docker, EKS, Rancher)

• 20% Monitoring, security, and compliance

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-on implementation and automation

• 20% Collaboration with corporate IT, Cybersecurity, and engineering

• 10% Planning, compliance, and infrastructure review

You Will Receive the Following Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Support for clearance maintenance and professional development