--- title: 'Platform DevOps Engineer at Agile Defense' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/platform-devops-engineer-agile-defense-arlington-ysrv30ctj9vh' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Platform DevOps Engineer at Agile Defense - **Company:** Agile Defense - **Location:** Arlington, VA - **Compensation:** $230k–$265k - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/agile-defense/8f196201-7696-436c-924c-798b5c91f7ed ## Job description ## About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests. Requisition #: 1714 Job Title: Platform DevOps Engineer Location: Arlington, VA Clearance Level: Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with the ability to obtain or maintain TS/SCI eligibility Job Description 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. Education and Background - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related STEM field or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience. - Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud engineering, and platform engineering, with demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or Subject Matter Expert supporting enterprise-scale environments. Years of Experience 10+ years Required Skills Position Requirements: - Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with the ability to obtain or maintain TS/SCI eligibility. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience. - Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise DevOps and DevSecOps environments. - Five (5) or more years of experience designing and deploying cloud-native solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS). - Two (2) or more years of experience in software development, ideally maintaining customer facing systems - Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or Subject Matter Expert on enterprise software development or cloud modernization efforts. - Demonstrated experience onboarding developers and application teams to a mature infrastructure - Extensive experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab or similar technologies. - Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Kustomize, container security, vulnerability scanning, and container hardening. - Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or comparable technologies. - Experience implementing secure DevSecOps practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). - Strong knowledge of Agile software development methodologies. - Experience reviewing and validating software code, application architectures, and infrastructure designs. - Experience developing automation using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages. - Experience deploying and maintaining highly available enterprise applications in AWS. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues. - Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Technical Experience - Git and GitLab - Kubernetes - KeyCloak - Docker - Helm - Kustomize - Terraform - CI/CD pipeline development - Python - CrossPlane - AWS cloud services ## Preferred Skills Desired or Preferred Skills and Abilities: - Active TS/SCI clearance. - Experience supporting large-scale DoD cloud modernization initiatives. - Experience deploying enterprise applications in AWS production environments. - Experience designing enterprise Kubernetes platforms. - Experience with Platform Engineering and Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs). - Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures. - Experience with Keycloak, Redis, CrossPlane, and AWS Load Balancing. - Experience with Apache Airflow and enterprise ETL pipelines. - Experience with Jira. - Experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar observability platforms. - Experience with Amazon Linux. - Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Working Conditions General Office Environment Our Core Values Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy.Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded.Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager.Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven.Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities ## About Agile Defense ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Agile Defense delivers advanced digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions to support critical national security and civilian missions. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Enlightenment Capital; last private equity round in November 2022) - **Headquarters**: McLean, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: Year not publicly available - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, National Security, Defense, Civilian Government - **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (defense and civilian agencies), B2G (business-to-government) - **Mission/Purpose**: “Bring adaptive innovation to support our nation’s most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility.” ## Products & Services - **Digital Transformation**: Applying advanced services, capabilities, and solutions securely to enhance mission operations and achieve optimal outcomes. - **Data Analytics**: Leveraging a data-driven approach to deliver insights that accelerate decision-making. - **Cyber**: Delivering Cyber Systems and Cyber Operations capabilities to defend against advanced and emerging cyber threats. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $110M (as of latest data); 816 employees ( -7.4% YoY) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: - **Investor**: Enlightenment Capital (private equity sponsor) - **Partners**: AWS, Microsoft, Atlassian, ServiceNow, Snowflake, CrowdStrike, Splunk, Red Hat, GitLab, and many more. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount declined 7.4% year-over-year, but job postings increased 133.9% year-over-year. - Active job postings: 131 (as of Sep 2026). - Recognized as Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, and 2026. - ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27001 certified; CMMI DEV/SVC ML3 appraised. ## Competitive Advantages - **Certifications & Compliance**: ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001; CMMI ML3; critical for government contracts. - **Extensive Partner Ecosystem**: Ties with major cloud/platform providers (AWS, Microsoft, ServiceNow, etc.) and security vendors (CrowdStrike, Splunk, Recorded Future). - **Mission Focus**: Deep expertise in national security and civilian missions, with global presence (North America, Europe, Asia, Middle East). - **Award-Winning Culture**: Consecutive Washington Post Top Workplaces recognition reinforces employer brand. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling digital transformation, data analytics, and cyber capabilities for U.S. government clients. - Investing in innovation through “Agile Labs” and research. - Expanding hiring in key technical areas (Data Scientist, Splunk Architect, Cyber Incident Handler, AI SME). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and “elite teams” working on high-impact national security projects. - **Work Policy**: Some roles are listed as “Remote – Regular Remote” (e.g., certain positions on Lever job board), but many roles likely require clearance and on-site work. - **Benefits**: Competitive health plans, education and certification reimbursement, paid parental leave, PTO, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program, referral bonuses up to $2,500. - **Recognition**: Washington Post Top Work Places 2023, 2024, 2026; Glassdoor rating 3.9/5 (287 reviews) with work-life balance 4.1/5. - **Professional Development**: Knowledge-sharing sessions, team-building activities, ongoing training. ## Sources 1. [Agile Defense About Page](https://agiledefense.com/about/) 2. [Agile Defense LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/agiledefense) 3. [Agile Defense Careers Page](https://agiledefense.com/careers/) 4. 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