Redhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, secure, and maintain the underlying infrastructure that powers national security applications. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of DevSecOps tools, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of everything from operating systems to database packages. By addressing complex interoperability issues and implementing rigorous patching and certification processes, you will ensure that our government partners can develop and deploy software at the speed of the mission without sacrificing security.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain operating systems, communications software, and utility programs to support mission-critical environments.
- Develop and maintain database packages, compilers, and assemblers.
- Modify existing software and create special-purpose software to ensure maximum efficiency and integrity between systems and applications.
- Lead the design, deployment, testing, and certification of DevSecOps infrastructure tools.
- Oversee the daily operations and patching of all operating systems, support libraries, and components.
- Manage application dependencies and resolve complex interoperability issues across the infrastructure.
- Ensure the security and reliability of the DevSecOps pipeline through continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance.
- Address system-level performance bottlenecks by optimizing utility programs and system components.
Required Experience/Clearance
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or systems programming.
- Demonstrated experience in the design, deployment, and operation of DevSecOps infrastructure.
- Proven ability to create or modify special-purpose software to improve system efficiency.
- Experience in patching and certifying infrastructure components within a secure government environment.
Desired Experience
- Hands-on experience with Redhorse-favored tools like GitLab for CI/CD and Jira for project management.
- Familiarity with cloud-native technologies and providers such as Databricks or AWS.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Chef.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or CompTIA Security+.
- Experience working with big data frameworks like Apache Spark within a DevOps context.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in DevOps engineering or systems programming
- Experience designing, deploying, and operating DevSecOps infrastructure
- Proven ability to create or modify special-purpose software to improve system efficiency
- Experience patching and certifying infrastructure components within a secure government environment
- Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD and Jira
- Familiarity with Databricks or AWS
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Ansible, Terraform, Chef)
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CompTIA Security+)
- Experience with big data frameworks like Apache Spark in a DevOps context
What We Do
We want to improve the way government interacts with and uses data and technology. Redhorse combines top-tier consulting experience with a passion for problem-solving to help clients address mission-critical government problems. We roll up our sleeves and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients to understand their issues and find solutions, using digital transformation and artificial intelligence, partnered with our domain expertise in National Security, Networking Technology and Infrastructure, Energy and the Environment.
