We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who wants to take the lessons learned from previous roles and build it the right way. You will be working under seasoned DevSecOps leadership with a proven track record of delivering FedRAMP-authorized SaaS and PaaS solutions on AWS GovCloud (US).
This role focuses on building and operating secure, scalable infrastructure using AWS-native services, EKS-based Kubernetes platforms, and modern CI/CD and security automation aligned with FedRAMP Moderate/High requirements.
Own the FedRAMP Build: Deploy, manage, and maintain our application within the Palantir FedStart ecosystem (a secure Kubernetes PaaS). You will master the Apollo deployment platform to manage releases across these isolated environments.
Migrate the Legacy: Support the existing GSA on-premise deployment to ensure stability, while actively engineering its replacement. You will be the one to flip the switch and retire the legacy hardware.
Manage Critical Data Infrastructure: You won’t just manage stateless apps. You will manage the orchestration and pipelines for stateful services on Kubernetes. Familiarity with Kafka, PostgreSQL, and other stateful services is a plus.
Hardening with Purpose: Implement "security as code." You will handle container hardening, vulnerability remediation, and ensure our stack remains compliant—not because a clipboard auditor said so, but because we believe in secure engineering.
Solve the Hard Problems: Working in a secure environment means you can't always just "Google it" or open a support tunnel. You need to be a deep troubleshooter capable of diagnosing network, kernel, and application issues independently.
Requirements
Deep Kubernetes & Helm Experience: You are comfortable building complex Helm charts from scratch and managing K8s clusters in production.
Stateful Services Expertise: You have experience running databases and message queues (Kafka, Postgres, etc.) inside containers and understand the nuances of persistence, backups, and high availability.
The "Doer" Mindset: You enjoy a startup environment where you can move fast, make architectural decisions, and see immediate results.
Security Intuition: You have worked in regulated environments (FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2) and understand the why behind the rules. You understand concepts like FIPS and container hardening, even if you haven't implemented them from scratch.
Observability: Experience designing full-stack monitoring (metrics, logs, traces) to give us visibility into isolated environments.
Tech Agility: We are a diverse shop. Whether it's picking up a new CI/CD tool, learning a new database, or scripting in Go/Python/Bash, you learn fast and adapt.
Mentorship: You will report to leadership that speaks your language—experts who have successfully navigated the Federal Authorization path before and value engineering excellence over bureaucracy.
Impact: You aren't a cog in a machine. You are building the foundation for how KODE Labs operates in the US public sector.
Autonomy: This is a high-trust role. You will have the freedom to suggest and implement the best tools for the job.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Discretionary Bonus Program
Career Development Program and opportunities to grow within the company
Flexible Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Health Insurance Package
Dynamic team and challenging projects
Custom-tailored onboarding experience
Welcoming and friendly work environment
Social events and team activities
KODE Labs is a real estate technology company founded in 2017 with a mission to change the way people, buildings, and systems operate. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, we are a driving force behind the adoption of smart building technology. To scale our presence across numerous cities and countries, we depend on our team of talented, ambitious people who go above and beyond to create value for our clients.
When you join the KODE Labs team you can create your own career. Whether you have years of experience or are just starting, we help you realize your full potential and achieve your goals. If KODE Labs sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear your story, so please apply through our online application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requirements: US Citizen | Background Check Required
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