Junior DevOps / Platform Engineer (Kubernetes, RKE2, Docker)- Fully Cleared

Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group • Columbia, MD

1d • $131,000 - $168,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Intelliforce, we deliver mission-ready engineering solutions that directly support national security operations. As a Junior DevOps / Platform Engineer, you will help build and sustain the infrastructure that enables advanced analytics, applications, and operational capabilities to run reliably at scale. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, automation, and working alongside experienced teammates to improve system resilience, performance, and deployment speed in secure environments.
Schedule and Work Details
Location: NBP322
Schedule: Full-time, on-site with participation in on-call rotations
Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required)
Here's What Your Day-to-Day Might Look Like
You’ll spend your time supporting containerized platforms and deployment pipelines that keep mission systems running smoothly. One day may involve troubleshooting a Kubernetes deployment issue or optimizing cluster performance. Another day, you might be writing automation scripts, assisting with CI/CD improvements, or coordinating with developers to roll out new releases. You’ll also monitor system health, respond to production alerts, and document processes so the team can operate efficiently and consistently.
Technology Stack
This environment leverages modern DevOps and platform technologies including RKE2 Kubernetes distributions, Docker containers, Bash automation, Unix/Linux systems, CI/CD tooling, infrastructure automation frameworks, AWS cloud services, and observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK stack to ensure reliable, scalable operations.
Why Intelliforce? Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.
At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.
We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:
Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.
Ready to grow with purpose?
At Intelliforce, your career will flourish in a place where innovation thrives and people come first. Join us—and let’s build something meaningful together. You can reach us at [e-mail] or schedule a call with our Director of Recruitment, just visit this link to view their calendar: https://calendly.com/amwolfe-intelliforce-itsg/30min .
Equal Opportunity Matters
Intelliforce-IT Solutions Group, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Need accommodations during the application process? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us at [e-mail] with your specific request.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (required)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, plus relevant experience supporting IT systems or infrastructure. Additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized environments (RKE2 preferred)
• Experience deploying and managing Docker containers
• Proficiency with Bash scripting and Unix/Linux systems
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and automated deployment pipelines
• Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development teams and stakeholders
• Willingness to participate in on-call support for production environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Jenkins
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
• Prior experience supporting production infrastructure in secure environments

Responsibilities

• supporting containerized platforms and deployment pipelines that keep mission systems running smoothly
• troubleshooting a Kubernetes deployment issue or optimizing cluster performance
• writing automation scripts
• assisting with CI/CD improvements
• coordinating with developers to roll out new releases
• monitor system health
• respond to production alerts
• document processes so the team can operate efficiently and consistently

Benefits

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.
• Generous 401(k) with immediate vesting—because your future matters now.
• Exciting bonus opportunities, from profit sharing to quarterly awards and President’s Club recognition.
• A culture of collaboration, connection, and fun, with regular team activities that go beyond the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level