Staff DevOps Engineer

Description

About Prime Solutions Group

Prime Solutions Group (PSG) is an innovative digital engineering company headquartered in Goodyear, Arizona. Founded in 2007, PSG supports the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) by developing advanced software solutions for spaceborne and airborne sensor processing systems.

Our expertise spans the entire system lifecycle, from research and development through operational deployment. We leverage Agile software development, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), digital signal processing, and advanced data analytics to solve complex national security challenges.

At PSG, you'll work alongside a highly skilled team of engineers and technical professionals who value innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering mission-critical solutions.

Position Overview

PSG is seeking an experienced Staff DevOps Engineer to architect, develop, and lead the implementation of scalable, secure, and automated software delivery platforms supporting mission-critical government programs. 

This role requires deep technical expertise in CI/CD architecture, AWS cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automated security integration. The Staff DevOps Engineer will establish reusable engineering frameworks, develop automation solutions, and drive DevSecOps best practices across development environments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can design solutions from the ground up, improve existing engineering processes, and enable development teams to deliver secure, reliable, and repeatable software deployments.

Key Responsibilities

•  Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines and reusable automation frameworks using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Architect and manage AWS cloud environments, including Kubernetes (EKS) and Docker containerized applications.
• Develop and maintain secure, reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Terragrunt, or similar tools.
• Integrate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement container security practices, including image hardening, vulnerability remediation, and secure deployment configurations.
• Develop automation tools, scripts, and integrations using Python, Bash, and APIs.
• Establish and maintain secure software development, build, testing, and deployment standards.
• Troubleshoot and optimize cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with software engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and systems engineers to improve development and deployment workflows.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor engineering team members, and drive continuous improvement across DevOps and DevSecOps practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve automation, scalability, security, and engineering efficiency.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI and CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, or Software Infrastructure experience.
• Strong architectural experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI, or comparable platforms.
• Production experience with AWS, specifically Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Advanced experience developing modular and reusable Terraform infrastructure.
• Strong programming and automation skills using Python and Bash.
• Hands-on experience integrating automated security scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience designing scalable, secure, and automated software delivery environments.
• Ability to work independently, solve complex technical problems, and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community programs and classified development environments.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud or classified AWS cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community customer environments and associated security requirements.
• Experience with Kubernetes security, container hardening, and distroless container images.
• Experience with Terragrunt, Atlantis, or similar Terraform automation platforms.
• Experience with software supply chain security, dependency management, and artifact signing.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, IAM, PKI, and secure cloud networking.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, and other government cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience implementing automated compliance and security controls within cloud environments.

Why Join Prime Solutions Group?

At PSG, you'll have the opportunity to work on advanced technology programs supporting national security while helping shape the engineering practices and platforms that enable our mission.

We offer a collaborative work environment where technical expertise, innovation, and professional development are valued. Employee Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary
• 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Professional Development
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for a hands-on DevOps engineer who enjoys building platforms and automation from the ground up. You should be comfortable architecting reusable solutions, solving complex infrastructure challenges, and integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle.

The right candidate doesn't just maintain CI/CD pipelines—they design the frameworks, automation, and infrastructure that allow entire engineering teams to develop, secure, and deploy software more efficiently.

Salary Description

Salary range starts at $125,000 with the potential for higher compensation based on experience, skills, and mission needs.