Platform DevOps Engineer

Agile Defense is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Platform DevOps Engineer to serve as the technical leader for the design, implementation, and sustainment of secure, scalable cloud-native platforms supporting mission-critical applications. The SME will provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, establish DevSecOps best practices, guide infrastructure modernization efforts, and mentor engineering teams. This individual will work closely with government stakeholders, architects, developers, cybersecurity professionals, and program leadership to deliver resilient, automated, and cloud-first solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

Serve as the technical authority for DevOps and DevSecOps architecture across multiple projects.

Continuously improve Developer Experience on the cloud platform

Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure, scalable cloud-native platforms.

Engage in and improve the full lifecycle of services—from design and development through deployment, operations, monitoring, and optimization.

Capture and execute customer requirements while ensuring alignment with project objectives and performance metrics.

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices.

Define, establish, and maintain DevSecOps standards, processes, and governance across the software development lifecycle.

Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and Crossplane.

Standardize the creation, deployment, and management of Helm charts and Kubernetes-based application deployments.

Develop and implement automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.

Monitor platform performance, availability, scalability, and security while proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.

Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues while providing root cause analysis and long-term solutions.

Mentor developers and junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve efficiency, security, and scalability.

Collaborate directly with government stakeholders and program leadership to develop technical roadmaps and modernization strategies.

Support proposal development, technical solutioning, and architecture planning efforts as required.