DevOps Integration Engineer

About the role

This DevOps Integration Engineer position has the opportunity to drive innovation for geolocation applications while maintaining mission-critical networks. Working with a dynamic Agile team, you will leverage expert Linux knowledge to design, automate, and deploy mission-critical containerized solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Ceph. In this position will automate CI/CD pipelines, integrate FOSS, COTS, and GOTS products, collaborate directly with developers to troubleshoot complex systems, perform root cause analysis, and shape the technical future of our enterprise environment.

Work Schedule: 5 Days/ 8 hours per day

Essential Responsibilities

• Build and maintain automated GitLab CI/CD pipelines to package, test, and deploy containerized applications to Kubernetes clusters
• Standardize Docker files, optimize multi-stage builds, enforce image security scanning, and manage container registries
• Automate cluster deployments, Helm chart releases, and environment synchronization using GitOps workflows
• Integrate FOSS or COTS products and tools and work with development teams to test and evaluate new releases prior to deployment
• Implement, review, and package deliverables and create installation and system administration documentation
• Implement containerization solutions and distributed data object store
• Work with development teams to design solutions and integrate applications with Kubernetes
• Participate in technical discussions to understand requirements and decompose them into user stories, and collaborate with team members to create and implement solutions and/or troubleshoot problems
• Leverage SI to troubleshoot performance problems on development, test, and production systems, and to determine deficiencies in applications and conduct root cause analysis
• Provide Tier 3 support to end users as needed

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD environments
• Strong hands-on proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and container networking/storage fundamentals
• Expert knowledge of Linux operating systems (e.g., Rocky, RHEL)
• Experience integrating FOSS or COTS products and tools while adhering to security and customer requirements
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes, along with associated deployment tools like Helm, Harbor, Rancher, Git, and Ceph distributed data object storage.
• Ability to effectively leverage SI to conduct root cause analysis, merge request reviews, Helm chart generation, documentation creation, product testing and evaluation and troubleshooting
• Strong technical and communication skills and experience providing feedback to development teams on integration, testing, and evaluation findings and bugs.
• Ability to reverse engineer GOTS products and integrate them within an Enterprise environment
• Ability to research, create prototypes, and recommend solutions for mission critical problems

Security Clearance Required: TS//SCI w Poly - Maryland

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Five (5) years of additional SE experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Minimum Years of Experience

Twenty (20) years' experience as a SE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type and complexity is required. Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts is required.

Preferred Qualifications

AI if applicable to your program

Other Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

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Compensation Details

$260k - $286k

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting: 11/09/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.