DevOps Engineer (Mid)

Position Title: DevOps Engineer Mid

Location: Redstone Arsenal

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Cintel is seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer to support the design, deployment, testing, certification, operation, and maintenance of DevSecOps infrastructure and tools in a secure environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Linux administration, Python development, Kubernetes, Ansible, Splunk, and automated deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, test, certify, operate, patch, and maintain DevSecOps infrastructure, including operating systems, support libraries, components, and application dependencies.
• Develop applications, scripts, and utility programs using Python to support cybersecurity, automation, and operational requirements.
• Use GitHub for source control, branching strategies, code management, and CI/CD workflows.
• Apply hands-on knowledge of Kubernetes and Ansible for container orchestration, configuration management, and automated deployments.
• Configure and manage Linux-based servers and infrastructure in secure environments.
• Test, implement, deploy, maintain, and administer infrastructure hardware and software supporting cybersecurity operations.
• Integrate third-party components, introduce new capabilities, modify existing code, and recommend process improvements.
• Automate operations and maintenance tasks to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Deploy and configure services using Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) providers.
• Debug and troubleshoot cluster-based computing architectures and interoperability issues.
• Install, configure, and manage open-source monitoring and observability tools.
• Support Splunk and other data and analytics platforms.
• Work within an Agile/DevSecOps environment using Scrum and/or Kanban methodologies, including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative delivery.
• Quickly learn and implement tools such as Grafana, Splunk, Cribl, Power BI, and cloud-based development services to improve monitoring, automation, and operational visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience administering Linux-based environments.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity infrastructure, hardware, and software.
• Experience developing or maintaining applications, scripts, software, or utility programs for cybersecurity or IT environments.
• Hands-on experience with Python.
• Experience with Splunk.
• Experience with Git/GitHub and source control practices.
• Experience with Kubernetes and/or Ansible.
• Experience with infrastructure deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile/DevSecOps environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate certification.
• Experience with Oracle and/or SQL-based platforms.
• Experience with Grafana, Cribl, Power BI, or similar monitoring and analytics tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
• Experience integrating third-party software components and developing custom capabilities.
• Experience with cloud-based development and Infrastructure-as-a-Service environments.

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineers, Analysts, and Developers atCintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‐organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‐defined problems (i.e.thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers.
• We want our team members to be self‐motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‐of‐all‐trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology,you’llfit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC:

Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support.

We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.