DevOps Engineer

DevSecOps / Platform Engineer

Arlington, VA — Full Time

The defense market is surging, but the data that drives it hasn’t kept up. Companies, government, and investors are forced to perform heavily manual processes and piece together hundreds of disparate sources to make decisions. Obviant is building a data source of truth and AI tools for defense acquisition to solve this. We fuse information from thousands of sources – structured + unstructured – to provide a cohesive picture of budget, programs, the organizations running them, and much more. Whether it’s a company navigating GTM or a program manager developing capabilities, we’re providing all sides with the intelligence they need to execute effectively. We’re growing fast and backed by top funds and DoD/national security veterans.

We believe that public sector mission sets matter above anything else. If you feel the same way, we’d love for you to join us.

The Role

As a DevSecOps / Platform Engineer at Obviant, you will build and operate the foundational systems that power our data ingestion pipelines, application infrastructure, and secure deployment environments. You'll work across cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, container orchestration, and security automation to ensure our platform is reliable, scalable, and compliant with the needs of defense users.

This is a hands-on role with deep ownership. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, data, and product teams to develop the infrastructure that supports fast iteration, an expanding feature surface, and mission-critical workflows for government stakeholders.

We move fast, simplify complexity, and build systems that scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate secure, cloud-native infrastructure that powers Obviant’s core platform

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that enable high-velocity, high-reliability shipping across teams

• Work with containerized workloads (Docker, Kubernetes) to automate deployments and manage environments

• Develop Infrastructure-as-Code frameworks to standardize and scale system provisioning

• Implement and uphold DevSecOps best practices—hardening images, managing vulnerabilities, and automating security controls

• Collaborate with full-stack engineers and data teams to support ingestion pipelines, new product workflows, and user-facing features

• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues in real time, identify root causes, and drive long-term improvements to reliability and performance

• Participate in research and development to improve automation, observability, build tooling, and operational efficiency

• Contribute directly to how government technology is built and delivered by shaping infrastructure strategy end-to-end

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience operating cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred; GCP/Azure welcome)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

• Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, Helm, etc.)

• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, etc.)

• Hands-on experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

• Understanding of container/image hardening and vulnerability management

• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Typescript, Go, etc…)

• Experience debugging distributed systems and automating workflows

• Strong communication skills—clear, concise, and collaborative

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, move quickly, and drive outcomes with high ownership

• Passion for national security and mission-driven work

• Comfortable with the pace and expectations of a fast-growing startup

Bonus:

• Experience supporting government or regulated environments

• Exposure to IL4/IL5, compliance frameworks, or security accreditation processes

• Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD)

• AWS Solutions Architect certification

• Experience with multi-cloud networking and container hardening

• Active or ability to obtain a security clearance

Our Working Style — Why You Might Love It Here

• You care about government & are mission-oriented- Our work is important, and is critical to improving a system that impacts us all.

• Perseverance and endurance- Hard problems are worth solving, and solving them can take a long time. There is no such thing as exhausting all options, it’s just time to look for new ones.

• Empowerment > micro-management – We’re building a culture of high-performers. Our job is to equip them with what they need and eliminate roadblocks for them to succeed. We trust their judgment, skills, and experience from there.

• We’re collaborative and communicate well- Constructive dialogue that takes all viewpoints into account is the only way we get to the right decision. Respect, trust, and complete transparency with each other is critical - keep it all in the open

• You’re really good at what you do… but it speaks for itself – High output, no ego. Being humble is extremely important to us

• You don’t mind change and are comfortable with uncertainty- We’re deliberate about setting goals, but we’re comfortable changing course and dealing with discomfort to get there. We’re still figuring things out, and that demands being flexible and iterative.

• Work doesn’t feel like “work” to you – We’re passionate about what we’re going after, and we devote more time to it than a typical 9-5. That often means putting in extra time at night and occasionally on weekends. However, maintaining your own personal balance comes above all else, and you should establish that however you need to - flexible schedule, taking advantage of time off, or anything else you need.

• You like to move fast and have a bias towards action- Our roadmap is directional at this stage - speed and a feeling of urgency is key to prove it out. We expect each other to proactively determine what needs to get done and go for it.

• Integrity is never negotiable – Transparency, honesty, and respect comes above all else.

Benefits & Structure

• We’re a tight-knit team headquartered in Arlington, VA. We work in the office together most days, and believe being in the same place is a competitive advantage.

• Flexible schedule- We all have other things going on in our lives. Doctor visits, kids’ activities, dog walks - take care of it whenever you have to. And work from home when you need to.

• Competitive compensation+ Sizeable equity- We’re building something with massive upside potential, and you’ll have ownership in that. This is ours.

• Flexible vacation time- Use what you want, as long as you’re taking care of what needs to get done.

• Full health, dental, and vision insurance.

• And more…