Senior DevOps Engineer, R-03-0038

Join the Mission at Cyber B.A.T.

At Cyber B.A.T., we believe in one simple idea: Take care of those that take care of you.

We’re a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business delivering engineering, cybersecurity, software, systems, and mission-focused consulting solutions to government customers and industry partners. We combine the impact and innovation of a growing company with the culture and flexibility of a close-knit team.

When you join Cyber B.A.T., you’re not just taking a job, you’re helping solve meaningful challenges alongside people who value collaboration, technical excellence, and having fun while doing it.

Why People Love Working Here

• Employee ownership opportunities — every employee has equity in our success
• Annual company retreats (yes… actual destinations)
• 5 weeks PTO + flexible work environment
• Employer-paid medical and dental for employees and dependents
• Up to 10% 401(k)/profit sharing contribution (no match required)
• Monthly happy hours and team events
• Referral bonuses
• Opportunity to make visible impact without getting lost in a giant organization

Position Overview Cyber B.A.T. is seeking a Senior DevOps / Kubernetes Solutions Engineer to serve as a trusted technical leader supporting government customers in the design, deployment, and sustainment of modern container and Kubernetes-based infrastructure. This role focuses on Rancher-based platforms and adjacent open-source technologies, delivering secure, scalable, and mission-ready DevOps solutions across complex enterprise and government environments. 

What You'll Do

• Act as a hands-on technical lead supporting deployment, configuration, and sustainment of Rancher-based Kubernetes and containerized environments
• Design and implement secure, scalable Kubernetes architectures aligned with government security requirements and mission objectives
• Provide advanced DevOps engineering support, including troubleshooting, performance optimization, and platform reliability improvements
• Develop proof-of-concept solutions, reference architectures, and technical demonstrations to address complex customer use cases
• Support integration and operationalization of Kubernetes ecosystems including container orchestration, networking, and observability tooling
• Work extensively with DevOps toolchains including CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks
• Implement and support observability and monitoring solutions using tools such as Prometheus and related ecosystem components
• Collaborate directly with customers and partners to translate requirements into actionable technical solutions and long-term infrastructure strategies
• Serve as a technical advisor, guiding customers on best practices for Kubernetes adoption, scaling, and security hardening
• Gather and analyze customer feedback and communicate insights to internal engineering and product teams to influence roadmap decisions
• Deliver technical briefings, deep-dive sessions, workshops, and demonstrations to showcase platform capabilities and solutions value
• Produce technical content including white papers, blog posts, best practices guides, and training materials
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and technical forums as a subject matter expert
• Maintain deep expertise across Rancher platform capabilities and the broader Kubernetes and cloud-native ecosystem
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of deployment and operational methodologies
• Build and maintain strong technical relationships with key stakeholders in government and strategic accounts 

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with a current Maryland Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Extensive experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure engineering, or platform engineering roles supporting enterprise or government environments
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments
• Experience with Rancher or similar Kubernetes management platforms
• Strong background in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes ecosystem tooling
• Experience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation workflows
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Prometheus and related cloud-native monitoring stacks
• Strong understanding of secure infrastructure design and compliance requirements in regulated or government environments
• Experience building proof-of-concepts, reference architectures, and enterprise-scale technical solutions
• Ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems and production infrastructure issues
• Strong communication skills with experience delivering technical presentations, training, and workshops
• Experience engaging directly with customers to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction through customer advocacy and collaboration with engineering teams
• Experience producing technical documentation, architecture guidance, and thought leadership content
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, mission-driven environments with evolving requirements 

Bonus Points If You:

• Love solving difficult technical challenges
• Enjoy collaborating and sharing knowledge
• Like working where your voice actually matters
• Appreciate a culture that celebrates wins and supports growth

Interested? We'd love to connect. Apply today and learn why Cyber B.A.T. continues to attract people who want meaningful work, strong culture, and a team that genuinely supports one another.

Disclaimers

Cyber B.A.T. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Compensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us via email at Janine.hunter@cyberbatinc.com for assistance.

Questions? staffing@cyberbatinc.com