DevOps EngineersOur partner is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits for cyber incident response and threat hunting operations. Working on this team means directly supporting the nation's cybersecurity defenders by ensuring they have reliable, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure available within hours of a cyber incident—helping protect America's digital infrastructure when it matters most.DevOps Engineers will automate, optimize, and enhance the deployment and management of cloud engagement kits.
These positions focus on building robust CI/CD pipelines, maintaining source control repositories, and implementing infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure consistent, scalable, and stable deployments.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated engagement kit deploymentManage source control and code repositories for infrastructure configurationsImplement infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similarAutomate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resourcesEnhance kit capabilities through automation and optimization initiativesCollaborate with architects and administrators to streamline deployment processesImplement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutionsSupport troubleshooting and performance optimization during active operationsMaintain version control and change management processesDevelop automation scripts and tools to reduce manual effortEnsure consistency and repeatability across engagement kit deploymentsParticipate in security hardening and compliance automation effortsRequirementsU.S. CitizenshipActive TS/SCI ClearanceMust be able to obtain DHS SuitabilityBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or High School diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience3+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, or software engineering rolesStrong proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)Experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)Expertise in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Knowledge of Git and version control best practicesExperience with AWS cloud services and APIsUnderstanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Familiarity with configuration management and automation toolsStrong understanding of Linux/Unix systemsDesired SkillsExperience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, ECS)Knowledge of security automation and compliance-as-codeExperience supporting operational or mission-critical environmentsFamiliarity with agile development methodologiesBackground in software development or systems engineeringExperience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)Desired CertificationsAWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar certificationFor more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics.
Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance.