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# Platform Devops Engineer-TS/SCI & CI POLY at SixGen, Inc.

- **Company:** SixGen, Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-10-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sixgeninc/jobs/5447627008

## Job description

SIXGEN’s mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

## POSITION OVERVIEW

- Position: Platform DevOps Engineer
- Job Type: Full Time
- Location: Columbia, MD
- Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI, CI Poly
- Salary : Senior $215K SME $240K

## WHAT YOU’LL DO

SIXGEN is actively seeking candidates to be part of a team that supports the United States Cyber Command (USCC). Our team is standing up USCYBERCOM’s AI Enterprise capability — the central hub that mission teams turn to when they want to move an AI solution from prototype to a secure, governed, enterprise-scale service. As a Senior Platform / DevOps Engineer on this team, you will build and run the infrastructure, pipelines, and control-plane guardrails that let the command adopt AI safely and at scale, with significant, visible impact on the mission of the USCC.

What You'll Be Doing:

- Provide embedded operations support, capability integration, and rapid prototyping for AI-enabled tools in support of our customer.
- Design, implement, and maintain robust infrastructure for enterprise AI applications in cloud environments (AWS, Microsoft Azure) and on-prem/air-gapped/classified environments.
- Develop and optimize engineering workflows and processes to support AI model and agent development, deployment, and maintenance.
- Architect and manage CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery of AI models, agents, and applications.
- Implement and manage containerization and orchestration solutions using Docker and Kubernetes, and build and maintain control-plane guardrails — identity, policy enforcement, approvals, audit/logging, and observability.
- Ensure efficient AI model and agent lifecycle management, including versioning, monitoring, and scaling.
- Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to streamline deployment processes and optimize resource utilization.
- Oversee system performance, security, and scalability of AI infrastructure, and support security accreditation (RMF/ATO) of AI systems.
- Continuously research and implement new DevOps tools and practices to enhance efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field with 10+ years of experience, or Master's degree in a relevant technical field with 8+ years of experience
- Active TS/SCI clearance w/ Poly
- Advanced proficiency in DevOps principles and practices
- Demonstrated expertise in containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
- Proven experience in architecting and managing CI/CD pipelines
- Extensive experience with AI model lifecycle management and maintenance

Desired Qualifications:

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure) for infrastructure deployment and management
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
- Understanding of machine learning concepts and their implications for infrastructure; continuous learning mindset to stay abreast of cutting-edge DevOps and AI advancements

## COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At SIXGEN, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be based on experience, qualifications, technical expertise, and overall alignment with the position.

Additionally, SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

- Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
- Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
- 401K with a 4% employer contribution
- Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)​
- Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
- Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

## OUR COMMITMENT

SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.

## About SixGen, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SIXGEN is a cybersecurity company that provides mission-aligned cyber capabilities, tools, and operations to protect government, defense, and critical infrastructure organizations from global adversaries.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Washington Harbour Partners in November 2023)
- **Headquarters**: Annapolis, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Ethan Dietrich

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Cybersecurity, Defense & Aerospace, Critical Infrastructure Protection
- **Target customers**: Government agencies (U.S. and allied), Defense & Aerospace contractors, Energy & Utilities, Telecommunications, Commercial Enterprises, and other Critical Infrastructure sectors (B2B, B2G)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To reveal threats, secure operations, and empower missions. They provide the tools, automation, insights, and tradecraft needed to adapt and operate in constantly shifting threat environments with a focus on the purposeful integration of machine speed and human expertise. [sixgen.io](https://www.sixgen.io/)

## Products & Services
- **Cyber Operations Services**: Highly skilled operators conduct research, assessments, and red team operations based on real-world threats, emulating global adversaries to report detailed and actionable findings on critical assets and infrastructures.
- **Applied Research, Reverse Engineering, & RF Development**: Services that involve deep technical analysis and tool development to uncover vulnerabilities and solve complex cyber challenges.
- **Cyber Training**: Train operators to execute across the full spectrum of cyber operations.
- **Automation, AI & Data Science**: Building tools that integrate machine speed with human expertise for threat detection, data security, and scalable growth-oriented solutions.
- **Infrastructure Security**: Services focused on IT/OT visibility, proactive mitigation, automated compliance, and unified visibility for legacy and modern systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (acquired, so no public market cap)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$15.3 million** | Total Funding: **$500,000** (Seed round in 2017)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company is **Washington Harbour Partners LP** (acquired in Nov 2023). Previously acquired **Fourcast Management and Analysis** (July 2022). Board member includes **Stu Shea**.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Year-over-year headcount growth of **+11.7%** (currently approximately 80 employees).
  - Active job postings have increased **+87.5% year-over-year**.
  - Expanded into the United Kingdom.
  - Secured by a private equity backer, providing capital for further expansion.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Government & Defense Ties**: A large portion of their workforce comes from elite government and military backgrounds (NSA, US Air Force, US Army, US Marine Corps).
- **Mission-Focused Approach**: They position themselves as a “non-traditional defense contractor” that combines innovation with deep expertise rather than bureaucratic processes.
- **Proven Track Record of Acquisitions**: The acquisition of Fourcast Management and Analysis shows their ability to integrate new capabilities and grow through M&A.
- **Full-Spectrum Cyber Operations**: They cover the entire range from offensive cyber (CNO, CNE, Red Teaming) to defensive and intelligence operations.

## Strategic Focus
- **Post-Acquisition Growth**: Under Washington Harbour Partners, the company is aggressively hiring (87.5% more job postings year-over-year) and expanding its market reach.
- **Space & Emerging Domains**: Actively hiring for roles like "Senior Intelligence & Cyber Analyst – Space Systems," indicating a push into securing space-based infrastructure.
- **Purposeful AI Integration**: Focused on integrating AI and data science not for its own sake, but to solve specific operational challenges in threat detection and automation.
- **Industry Diversification**: While rooted in defense, they are growing their commercial offerings in energy, utilities, and telecommunications.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful Mission**: Employees work on “missions that matter” involving national security and critical infrastructure protection against real-world adversaries.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: 
  - **Health**: 100% paid health, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family. HRA funds up to $3,000. Coverage starts on day one.
  - **Financial**: 4% direct employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation. Short/long-term disability and basic life/AD&D insurance (3x salary up to $300k).
  - **Time Off**: Flexible time off and paid holidays. Flex time allows for work-life balance across pay periods.
  - **Leave**: Parental leave, jury duty, military leave, and voting leave.
- **Professional Development**: Support for training, certifications, and conferences (DEF CON, IITSEC, etc.).
- **Culture**: Described as valuing innovation, integrity, and purpose. High percentage of technical staff (38%).
- **Work Model**: Mix of on-site (Fort Meade, Annapolis, Reston, Sterling, Huntsville, Columbia), hybrid (DMV Area), and some remote roles.
- **Compensation**: Competitive salaries; example ranges from LinkedIn data: Software Engineer ~$121,945/year, Offensive Cyber Operator ~$92,363/year.

## Sources
1. [sixgen.io](https://www.sixgen.io/)
2. [Greenhouse Jobs at SixGen, Inc.](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sixgeninc)
3. [SIXGEN Careers Page](https://www.sixgen.io/careers)
4. [LinkedIn Company Page - SIXGEN](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sixgenio)
5. [Tracxn Company Profile - SIXGEN](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/sixgen/__A6y0Vd77YhuDDhLrOmjxwRZ5q2qK4dqrOLR876uKVQk)

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