DevOps Engineer II
clearedge
| Company | clearedge |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Jessup |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
ClearEdge is seeking a DevOps Engineer II to design, build, and operate infrastructure for AI-enabled products supporting DoD and government customers. You will own CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, automation, and production operations across hybrid and air-gapped environments, working with infrastructure-as-code, observability, security controls, and AI-assisted tooling.
What You'll Do
• Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Build, package, promote, and operate CI/CD pipelines and containerized application stacks in hybrid (on-premises/cloud) and air-gapped deployment environments
• Deploy and manage identity/RBAC, audit logging, encryption, and observability systems in production
• Automate configuration management and complex deployment processes using both deterministic scripting and AI-assisted tools
• Troubleshoot and remediate deployment, orchestration, and infrastructure issues; support security accreditation activities including RMF/ATO and hardening baselines
What You Need
• Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance; U.S. citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or 4+ years equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of experience as a DevOps or Software Engineer
• Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and/or Packer
• Strong Linux environment skills, containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD experience
• Practical experience deploying and operating applications in hybrid (on-premises and cloud) environments, including air-gapped deployments
• Scripting and automation capability in Python or TypeScript
• Strong version control habits and fluency with AI-native IDEs
• Understanding of identity/RBAC, audit logging, encryption, and observability in production systems
Nice to Have
• Systems administration background or SSP accreditation experience
• Production observability stack experience
• Experience supporting RMF/ATO, hardening baselines, control evidence, and vulnerability remediation
• Familiarity with physical security or facility accreditation practices such as ICD 705
• Familiarity with tools used by security and compliance teams
ClearEdge offers competitive benefits including $10k annual training and education benefit, 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowances, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab.