DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer – Cloud & Automation Focus- Fully Cleared

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, we build systems that power the mission behind the mission. As a DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer on the Infrastructure Cognizance team, you’ll help design and sustain a platform that unifies infrastructure visibility across the enterprise. This brand-new, high-priority effort aggregates data from multiple systems to reveal what’s been requested, what’s deployed, and when standards are being broken. You’ll architect and maintain the CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes clusters, and AWS environments that ensure the system runs securely, reliably, and at scale. Your work will directly empower experts across the organization to identify risks faster and enforce infrastructure best practices more effectively.

Schedule and Work Details

• Location: Columbia, MD

• Schedule: Full-time | 40 hours per week | Day shift

• Start Date: Interviews begin the week of November 24

• Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (required)

Here’s What Your Day-to-Day Might Include

• Design, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines in GitLab to streamline build, test, and deployment workflows

• Manage and operate Kubernetes and Rancher environments to support scalable application deployments

• Deploy and monitor AWS-based workloads, ensuring compliance with mission standards

• Implement and maintain robust monitoring and observability stacks (Grafana, Prometheus, Elastic APM)

• Support secure, compliant infrastructure operations across customer ecosystems

• Work closely with developers, analysts, and mission partners to troubleshoot issues and iterate rapidly

• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve infrastructure automation and reliability

Minimum Qualifications

Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required).
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and twelve (12) years of related experience

• OR sixteen (16) years of experience in lieu of a degree

Required Skills

• Experience maintaining and automating CI/CD pipelines

• Strong proficiency with Kubernetes, Rancher, and AWS environments

• Familiarity with monitoring systems such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Elastic APM

• Experience maintaining compliant systems aligned with customer policies and frameworks

• Understanding of DevOps principles including automation, infrastructure as code, and continuous improvement

• Bonus: Experience with NiFi or customer dataflow tools

Desired Skills

• Experience analyzing cybersecurity-related data (network traffic, OS events)

• Familiarity with SIGINT systems and CNO production environments

• Hands-on experience with Git and GitLab

• Knowledge of enterprise monitoring and observability strategies

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional, high-visibility environment

Compensation Range: $171,000.00 - $226,000.00 
*The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility. 

Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being. 

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact. 

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you: 
 

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because. 

• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees. 

• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now. 

• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition. 

• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work. 

Ready to grow with purpose? 
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [email protected] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .

Equal Opportunity Matters 
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [email protected] with your specific request.