Cleared DevOps Engineer - Mid Level
Join Bestgate Engineering, where innovation meets mission-critical solutions. At Bestgate, we deliver cutting-edge technical expertise and foster collaboration to support national security and enterprise systems.We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to contribute to the development of advanced Tools and Services in a Linux environment. This role involves working in a cloud setting with open-source technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker supporting a containerized landlord/tenant architecture. This position is ideal for engineers passionate about driving efficiency in software production within a DevOps culture.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Supporting and optimizing a containerized landlord/tenant system architecture.
- Utilizing and deploying containerization technologies such as Docker.
- Administering and monitoring Kubernetes clusters to ensure optimal performance.
- Employing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and automation tools like SaltStack, Puppet, and Ansible.
- Troubleshooting and maintaining large Linux clusters to ensure reliability.
- Leveraging system monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
Required:
- 6 + years of demonstrable experience with integrating, installing, configuring, upgrading, compiling, and supporting COTS/GOTS software.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field. Will be able to substitute 5 additional years of experience for degree.
- Proficiency with Linux environments
- Strong understanding of computer, network, memory, and storage system components.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
- Demonstrated experience administering and monitoring Kubernetes clusters.
- Expertise in troubleshooting large-scale Linux clusters.
- Familiarity with system monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using automation tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, or Ansible.
- Knowledge and experience using Git for version control and Atlassian Tool Suite for collaboration.
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
Desired:
- Experience deploying Kubernetes applications using Helm.
- Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment.
- Understanding of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles and their application.
*Salary Range: $145,000- $180,000*The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.
Why Bestgate?
Bestgate Engineering isn’t just any tech company—we’re on the front lines, delivering cutting-edge solutions that support mission-critical work for government customers and the military. Whether it’s cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded engineering, high-performance computing, or data science, we’re making an impact where it matters most.At Bestgate, we believe in putting people first—our employees and our customers. That’s why our core values—employee focus, transparency, reliability, and excellence—drive everything we do!
Benefits Overview
- PTO: Starting at 26 days with options to adjust for personal needs.
- 401k: 7% gift, fully vested from day one!
- Free Medical, Dental, Vision: Coverage for employees and dependents.
- $5,000 in Training: For certifications, conferences, and continued learning.
- End-of-Year Bonuses: Recognizing your hard work.
- Morale-Building Hours: 8 hours annually for team-building activities.
Plus, flexibility, internal mobility programs, career pathing, engaged leadership, and a robust external referral program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bestgate is proud to celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
