Staff Infrastructure/DevSecOps Engineer (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview:

We are looking to fill a need for a Staff Platform Engineer located on-site in Herndon, VA in the late 2025/early 2026 timeline.  You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to grow and hone your skills with other talented members at ARKA.  Our ideal candidate is an Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer who is a hard charging self-starter that can come onto a team and begin to produce quickly.  You should have a basic understanding of Kubernetes, AWS, containerization, automated test, and deployment pipelines.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period.  Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field
• 8+ years of Infrastructure/DevOps experience
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual or remote teams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes and deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters
• Experience with using Helm charts to deploy software to Kubernetes clusters (ie. Argo CD)
• Strong experience with at least one of the major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Gitlab, Jenkins, Github Actions, etc)
• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, GitHub workflows)
• IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP+)
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Fully Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile software development methodology
• Experience with container tools (Docker, Podman) and container orchestration
• Experience delivering microservices in Kubernetes-based systems
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Basic understanding of observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana or similar

Location: Herndon, VA

Herndon offers a charming blend of small-town ambiance and modern conveniences. In historic Herndon you'll find small town charm while maintaining all the amenities of big city life. The area has beloved farms to explore, historic sites, festivals, local parks, breweries, and some of the best restaurants in the area. Its proximity to Dulles International Airport and the Herndon Metrorail Station provides easy travel to over 400 shops and restaurants in the malls of Tysons or stay on the train and see the monuments and memorials of Washington, DC. Overall, Herndon provides a perfect mix of small-town charm, and big-city amenities complimented with many family local attractions, events, music, restaurants and a great lifestyle!

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Fully Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.