Junior DevOps / Platform Engineer… at Intelliforce-I… · Annapolis…

Summary: Intelliforce is a company delivering mission-ready engineering solutions that support national security operations. As a Junior DevOps / Platform Engineer, you will help build and sustain infrastructure for advanced analytics and applications, focusing on automation, system resilience, and performance in secure environments. Responsibilities: - Supporting containerized platforms and deployment pipelines that keep mission systems running smoothly - Troubleshooting a Kubernetes deployment issue or optimizing cluster performance - Writing automation scripts - Assisting with CI/CD improvements - Coordinating with developers to roll out new releases - Monitoring system health - Responding to production alerts - Documenting processes so the team can operate efficiently and consistently Required Qualifications: - Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph - Must be a U.S. Citizen - Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, plus relevant experience supporting IT systems or infrastructure. Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree - Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized environments (RKE2 preferred) - Experience deploying and managing Docker containers - Proficiency with Bash scripting and Unix/Linux systems - Understanding of CI/CD concepts and automated deployment pipelines - Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail - Ability to collaborate effectively with development teams and stakeholders - Willingness to participate in on-call support for production environments Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins - Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms - Knowledge of networking fundamentals - Experience with monitoring and logging solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack - Prior experience supporting production infrastructure in secure environments Required Skills: Kubernetes, Docker, Bash scripting Important Skills: CI/CD concepts, Unix/Linux systems, Automation tools Nice-to-Have Skills: On-call support, Networking fundamentals, Monitoring solutions, Collaboration skills Benefits: 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