Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience., 0-2 years of professional experience or a related Master's degree., Active DoD Secret security clearance, with Top Secret preferred., Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, and experience with GitLab..

Key responsibilities:

Develop, deploy, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for the NES ART.

Administer GitLab, including documentation and reporting.

Support release and configuration management efforts.

Execute data management using program tools, including documentation, training, and reporting.

Job description

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2.

DevOps Engineer

Location: Onsite – Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Required: Secret (Top Secret preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct-hire

Pay: $90,000-96,000 - Full Benefits included

Active DoD Secret Clearance Required

Job Summary

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team supporting a mission-critical program. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipeline tools (including GitLab, Nexus, and Python) and executing configuration management, versioning, and automated deployments into lab environments. This position is onsite at our Colorado Springs, CO facility, with occasional travel required to alternate work locations.

Responsibilities

Develop, deploy, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for the NES ART
Administer GitLab, including documentation and reporting
Support release and configuration management efforts
Execute data management using program tools (documentation, training, reporting)
Apply creative and technical solutions to complex DevOps challenges
Work under general direction with accountability for meeting objectives

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or equivalent experience/combined education)
0–2+ years of professional experience, or a related Master’s degree with no experience
Must have or be able to obtain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) within 60 days of hire
Active DoD Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
Proficiency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell
Experience with GitLab (branching, merging, repository management)
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (especially PowerPoint and Visio)
Detail-oriented and able to follow established processes

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Jira and Confluence
Familiarity with Ansible or other automation tools
Understanding of network engineering basics
Experience creating/updating SOPs or technical documentation
Familiarity with DoD environments and compliance requirements
Experience developing KPIs and generating reports

Certifications & Clearance

8140/8570 Requirement: Must meet IAT Level II certification standards (e.g., Security+ CE)
Clearance: Active Secret clearance required; Top Secret preferred

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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