Mid-Level DevSecOps Practitioner

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and our “Mission First” orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS2. Mid DevSecOps / Platform Practitioner (Remote) Position Title: Mid DevSecOps / Platform Practitioner Location: Fully Remote (U.S.) Employment Type: Contract Period of Performance: Through Mid-November 2026, with potential extension Pay Rate: $125K - $130K with full benefits Position Overview MKS2 is seeking a Mid to Mid-Senior DevSecOps / Platform Practitioner to support the design, implementation, and operation of secure, scalable cloud platform capabilities. This role focuses on enabling modern software delivery through cloud infrastructure, automation, security engineering, and platform operations. The selected candidate will play a key role in improving reliability, resiliency, automation, and governance while enhancing the developer experience across cloud-based environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience in cloud-native technologies, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, and platform security who can collaborate effectively across engineering, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams. Key Responsibilities Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of DevSecOps and cloud platform services. Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and supporting platform tools. Build and maintain GitOps-based deployment workflows, automation pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code solutions. Implement and support security controls, identity and access management, and policy enforcement standards. Monitor platform health, investigate performance issues, and support incident response and root cause analysis. Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to improve platform stability, scalability, and security. Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, standards, and runbooks. Support platform enhancements, cloud modernization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts. Assist with implementing best practices for DevSecOps, cloud governance, automation, and infrastructure management. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). 4–7 years of experience in DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, Cloud Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, or a related discipline. Experience supporting cloud-native environments and modern application delivery practices. Working knowledge of Kubernetes, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and GitOps methodologies. Experience implementing automation and security practices within cloud environments. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment. Required Technical Skills AWS Cloud Engineering Cloud Infrastructure Management Kubernetes Administration CI/CD Pipeline Development and Support DevOps Engineering with AWS Infrastructure Automation GitOps Methodologies Preferred Technical Experience Experience with the following technologies is highly desired: Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) AWS Relational Database Service (RDS) ArgoCD HashiCorp Vault ACK Controller Keycloak Kyverno GitHub Repositories and Workflow Automation GitHub Copilot Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting federal government, DoD, or regulated environments. Knowledge of platform security, policy-as-code, and cloud governance frameworks. Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar). Familiarity with Agile, DevSecOps, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS DevOps Engineer, Security+, or Kubernetes certifications. Why Join MKS2? Fully remote opportunity Mission-focused and impactful work Collaborative technical environment Exposure to modern cloud, platform, and security technologies Opportunity to contribute to large-scale cloud modernization initiatives Potential contract extension beyond the current period of performance Period of Performance: Immediate start through mid-November 2026, with the likelihood of extension based on program requirements and funding availability. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: MKS2 Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.