Job opportunity
Role overview
Overview LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.
Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change.
Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. ### The Opportunity We’re looking for a
Senior DevSecOps / Platform Engineer
with significant experience in
AWS
to help us build and support the core infrastructure that powers our Navy logistics and asset visibility platform. You’ll help design, deploy, and maintain a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) environment that runs containerized apps across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. You'll work closely with developers, DevSecOps engineers, and Navy users to ensure stability, security, and speed. *Remote (U.S. Based) | Some Travel Required* ##
Responsibilities
###
What You'll Do
-
CI/CD & Pipeline Engineering
Architect, build, and maintain robust
GitLab Pipelines
for seamless application deployment. -
Migration Support
Play a key role in assisting the Platform team with the migration of legacy repositories and workflows from
BitBucket to GitLab
. -
Infrastructure Provisioning
Design, deploy, and manage the infrastructure behind our apps—across
AWS GovCloud
, edge, and Navy networks using
Terraform, Ansible, and GitLab
. -
Containerization & Orchestration
Drive containerization efforts for mission-critical applications (NADACS, SPECTR, etc.) and manage
Kubernetes
-
Resilience & Recovery
Develop and maintain
Helm Charts
for deployments and ensure cluster resilience through automated Kubernetes backups and recovery testing (e.g.,
Velero
). -
Security & Compliance Automation
Engineer automated processes for
RHEL image hardening
and execute automated
STIG checklists
. -
ATO Integration
Integrate continuous, automated security scanning directly into pipelines to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) status and support ICAM integration. -
Platform Operations
Establish comprehensive continuous monitoring, alerting, and reporting mechanisms (e.g.,
Prometheus/Grafana
) across the platform. -
Secrets Management
Oversee cryptographic lifecycles through rigorous secrets management and automated key rotations. ##
Qualifications
### What We’re Looking For -
Clearance & Certification
Active
Secret clearance
or higher (required) and meet
DoD 8570/8140
baseline certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE). -
Experience Level
5+ years of experience (Mid-to-senior level) functioning as a DevSecOps or Platform Engineer, specifically within
DoD
, federal, or highly regulated environments. -
Cloud Expertise
Significant experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using
AWS GovCloud
and hybrid cloud environments. -
Orchestration
Hands-on
Kubernetes
administration and custom
Helm
chart development (CKAD or CKA preferred). -
Operating Systems
Strong background in
RHEL
system administration and scripting automated system/container hardening. -
Tools
Advanced proficiency building pipelines natively in
GitLab
, with experience handling migrations from
BitBucket
. -
Core Competencies
An
automation-centric approach
to eliminate manual toil and a
security-first mindset
that treats security as a foundational element. -
Technical Breadth
Knowledge of secure identity and access management (
ICAM
) protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC) and proficiency in at least one language (e.g.,
Python
- ). ### Bonus Points For: - Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- - Prior experience with U.S. Navy programs or command and control platforms.
- - Experience securing or operating
IL5+ environments
. -
AWS Certification
(Solutions Architect or Developer Associate). Target salary range: $125,000 - 175,000 Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation.
Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. #LI-SH1 Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for a U.S. Government security clearance. Only US Citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
For this position, LMI will only consider applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances, due to the nature of the work. ## Job Locations US-Remote
Skills
Details
Workplace
Remote
Source
Icims
Country
United States
Salary
$125,000 - 175,000
Date posted
Jul 28, 2026
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