Senior DevOps Engineer/Technical Lead (Active Secret Clearance

DEVOPS/TECH LEAD

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer/Technical Lead to serve as our on-site technical authority for the USAF SBIR Phase II contract in Montgomery, Alabama. This critical role requires a security-cleared professional to work directly with USAF stakeholders while leading technical implementation and coordinating remote engineering teams. You will eliminate AR middleman delays, provide hands-on technical leadership, and ensure successful integration with the USAF Eagle Eye CI/CD pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & On-Site Authority

Serve as primary technical point of contact with USAF leadership.

Lead hands-on technical implementation in USAF environment with direct deployment access and infrastructure control.

Coordinate remote Lineaje engineering team and Metro State University developers for integrated project delivery.

Provide technical troubleshooting and immediate issue resolution for mission-critical USAF systems

Ensure Eagle Eye CI/CD pipeline integration success with comprehensive testing and validation

Eliminate AR middleman delays through direct technical authority and deployment capabilities

AWS GovCloud & Infrastructure Management

Architect and manage secure AWS GovCloud environments compliant with FISMA High and IL-5/IL-6 requirements

Optimize container orchestration using AWS ECS, EKS, and ECR for USAF containerized workloads

Manage AWS CloudFormation deployments with infrastructure as code best practices for government environments

Support OpenSearch (Elasticsearch) for log aggregation, search performance optimization, and security analytics

Configure and maintain IAM, VPC, load balancers (ELB/ALB), and API Gateway for secure government operations

Implement cloud security controls including KMS encryption, CloudTrail auditing, and GuardDuty threat detection

Container Security & Supply Chain Integration

Lead container remediation implementation with auto-healing software supply chain features

Integrate with Gold Open Source pre-vetted containers and USAF-approved base images

Develop runtime tamper detection and integrity verification systems for containerized applications

Implement SBOM 360 integration with existing Lineaje platform capabilities for vulnerability management

Support microservices architecture optimization for Java/Python/React/Go technology stack

Ensure container security scanning and vulnerability remediation workflows Government Compliance & Security Operations

Maintain DoD STIG compliance and RMF processes for all system configurations and deployments

Ensure FISMA High controls implementation with continuous monitoring and audit readiness

Manage SAML/OIDC authentication integration with Keycloak IDP for secure user access

Coordinate security reviews and vulnerability assessments with USAF cybersecurity teams

Document compliance procedures and maintain audit trails for government accountability requirements

Support FedRAMP compliance activities and federal security framework adherence Team Coordination & Project Management

Manage distributed engineering team including remote Lineaje developers and Metro State University students

Coordinate with Project Manager for milestone delivery and stakeholder communication

Provide technical mentorship to university developers and junior team members

Facilitate technical reviews and architecture decisions across multiple development teams

Ensure quality standards and code review processes for all project deliverables

Support agile development processes with sprint planning and cross-functional collaboration CI/CD Pipeline & DevOps Leadership

Optimize Eagle Eye integration with existing USAF CI/CD infrastructure and financial system components

Implement secure deployment pipelines with automated testing, security scanning, and compliance validation

Manage infrastructure automation using CloudFormation, Terraform, and configuration management tools

Support continuous integration workflows with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or government-approved CI/CD platforms

Ensure deployment security with secrets management, access controls, and change management processes

Monitor system performance and implement automated alerting for operational excellence

Required Qualifications

Security Clearance & Citizenship

U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred)

Professional Experience

7+ years of DevOps/Cloud engineering experience with 3+ years in federal or DoD environments

Technical leadership experience managing distributed teams and complex government projects

Hands-on USAF or DoD environment experience with military IT systems and compliance requirements

Production system support in FedRAMP, FISMA High, or IL-5/IL-6 classified environments Core Technical Skills

Advanced AWS expertise with comprehensive knowledge of:

ECS, EKS, ECR for container orchestration and management

CloudFormation/Terraform for infrastructure as code and automation

IAM, VPC, security groups for identity management and network security

OpenSearch/Elasticsearch for log analytics and search optimization

ELB/ALB, API Gateway for load balancing and API management

Container security expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture

Programming proficiency in Java and Python for application support and automation scripting

CI/CD pipeline mastery with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar enterprise-grade platforms Government & Compliance Expertise

Deep understanding of DoD STIGs and security technical implementation guides

RMF (Risk Management Framework) process experience with ATO/IATT procedures

FISMA compliance implementation with NIST 800-53 controls and continuous monitoring

Authentication systems expertise with SAML, OIDC, and Keycloak identity provider configuration

Federal compliance frameworks experience with FedRAMP, NIST CSF, and government audit processes Leadership & Communication Skills

Technical team leadership with experience managing remote and on-site development teams

Stakeholder management with ability to communicate technical concepts to government leadership

Problem-solving expertise with rapid issue resolution and crisis management capabilities

Documentation skills for government compliance and technical procedure documentation

Mentorship abilities for developing junior engineers and university student developers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced Certifications

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional level preferred

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate level

Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or government-specific security credentials

Project management certifications (PMP, Agile/Scrum Master) for team coordination Specialized Experience

USAF-specific systems experience with Eagle Eye or similar military financial systems

Container security platforms experience with commercial or government container scanning solutions

SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) implementation with CycloneDX, SPDX, or similar standards

AI/ML platform operations supporting machine learning workloads in government environments

Multi-cloud experience with Azure Government or other government cloud platforms

Government Contract Experience

SBIR/STTR project experience with milestone-driven government contract delivery

Government customer management with direct interaction with military and civilian leadership

Compliance audit experience supporting government inspections and security assessments

Clearance upgrade eligibility for Top Secret or higher classifications

PROJECT IMPACT & MISSION

National Security Contribution

Critical infrastructure protection for USAF system security

AI-driven cybersecurity advancement with autonomous vulnerability remediation capabilities

Government AI innovation leadership in compliant artificial intelligence for classified environments

Supply chain security enhancement for software component integrity and threat mitigation

Career Development Opportunity

Technical leadership role with visibility to executive leadership and government stakeholders

Cutting-edge technology integration with AI/ML, container security, and government cloud platforms

Government contracting expertise development for long-term career growth in federal sector

Industry recognition for contributions to government cybersecurity and AI innovation Team & Culture

Mission-driven work contributing directly to national security and military readiness

Collaborative environment with distributed team coordination and mentorship opportunities

Innovation focus with freedom to implement best practices and drive technical excellence

Professional growth with clear advancement paths and leadership development support