Cloud DevOps Engineer

Overview

Title: Cloud Dev Ops Engineer

K ’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. Our K  team in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Cloud Dev Ops Engineer. This role integrates cloud technologies with Dev Ops practices, requiring a blend of technical skills and operational acumen. As a Cloud Dev Ops Engineer, your contributions will directly impact the success of our projects and the overall business outcomes we aim to achieve.

• Innovative Projects: At K , you'll work on prototype projects that support the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s missions. The AFRL is the primary scientific research and development center for the Air Force, leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable war fighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force.
• Collaborative Environment: Our rapid prototyping environment empowers engineers to make high level decisions. We value Agile principles, prioritizing development team autonomy, face-to-face communication, and working code over processes and documentation.
• Impactful Work: Your work will directly support the Air Force in expanding national capabilities. AFRL collaborates with leading experts across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, National Laboratories, industry, inter-agency, academia, and partner nations.

• Build and deploy helm charts to Kubernetes clusters
• Develop Git Lab CI/CD pipelines to build, scan, publish, and deploy containers and helm charts
• Troubleshoot failed deployments and pipelines
• Containerize custom applications
• Design high-level architecture for cloud-native networks and systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a variety of tech stacks

• Location: Colorado Springs, CO – Hybrid or On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Flexible

Required:

• Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI/SI-TK, which is available to U.S. citizens
• Education: B.S. in Computer Science. Other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience or certification
• Experience building helm charts and Kubernetes API objects
• Experience writing Dockerfiles and containerizing applications
• Experience with GNU/Linux commands, shell navigation, and Git version control
• Ability to research and solve complex technical problems independently

Desired:

• Competence in building pipelines, preferably with Git Lab
• Experience delivering a cloud native application
• Experience with AWS or Azure cloud services, e.g., EKS, EC2, IAM, S3
• Competence in secret management technologies like Helm Secrets, Sealed Secrets, or SOPS
• Familiarity with OAuth2, OIDC flows, or Key Cloak
• Experience with IaC tools, especially Terraform
• Experience deploying to air gapped networks
• Experience with Cert Manager, OpenSSL, and Public Key Infrastructure

Basic Compensation: $115,600 - $173,300 (For Colorado Springs Only)

The offered rate will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation: K  may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. This may include sign-on bonuses, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at K . If this role aligns with your experience and interests, we encourage you to apply and discuss how you can contribute to our mission.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.