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
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Develop, deploy, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for the NES ART
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Administer GitLab, including documentation and reporting
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Support release and configuration management efforts
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Execute data management using program tools (documentation, training, reporting)
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Apply creative and technical solutions to complex DevOps challenges
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Work under general direction with accountability for meeting objectives
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (or equivalent experience/combined education)
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0–2+ years of professional experience, or a related Master’s degree with no experience
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Must have or be able to obtain a DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) within 60 days of hire
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Active DoD Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred)
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Proficiency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell
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Experience with GitLab (branching, merging, repository management)
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Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (especially PowerPoint and Visio)
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Detail-oriented and able to follow established processes
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Jira and Confluence
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Familiarity with Ansible or other automation tools
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Understanding of network engineering basics
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Experience creating/updating SOPs or technical documentation
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Familiarity with DoD environments and compliance requirements
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Experience developing KPIs and generating reports
Certifications & Clearance
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8140/8570 Requirement: Must meet IAT Level II certification standards (e.g., Security+ CE)
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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.