Lead DevOps Engineer - Washington, DC

POSITION SUMMARY

Layered Extended Security Operations (LEXSO) is Constellis' advanced multi-sensor integration platform, purpose-built to deliver real-time situational awareness and operational automation. By integrating leading-edge sensors, cloud-native infrastructure, and AI-driven analytics, LEXSO enables responses at the speed of sensing to protect critical infrastructure, bases of operations, and high-value assets worldwide.

Constellis is hiring a Lead DevOps Engineer to lead a team towards strengthening our platform delivery and ensure seamless deployment, monitoring, and scaling of LEXSO across government and commercial environments. In this role, you will have the ability to:

• Work at the intersection of security, AI, and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering real-world impact.
• Contribute to protecting US government and commercial assets with cutting-edge technology.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role - equal parts architect, mentor, and builder.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the DevOps Engineering team to design, build, and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments across staging, test, and production environments.
• Lead technical decisions to mananage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for LEXSO's real-time, sensor-driven workloads.
• Containerize services using Docker (or Podman) and manage registries.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent) for repeatable, scalable deployments.
• Maintain secure version control practices (Git, GitHub, GitLab, or equivalent).
• Configure, maintain, and improve monitoring, alerting, and incident response systems.
• Represent DevOps Engineers in cross-team technical discussions with developers, data scientists, and sensor integration teams to accelerate feature delivery and ensure resilience in operational deployments.
• Support compliance with DoD cybersecurity and cloud security standards where applicable.
• Mentor DevOps Engineers and set development best practices
• Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are Monday-Friday standard core hours, however some extended or weekend hours may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years experience in DevOps, infrastructure, or cloud engineering
• 10 years of experience managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Scripting in Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• Kubernetes experience (explicit, production-level)
• Containerization experience with Docker or Podman (explicit, production-level)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)
• Experience using Git or equivalent version control systems
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and incident response workflows
• Ability to attain a Secret Clearance
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  
  
  • Hands-on experience with Jenkins, Nvidia GPU toolkits, or broader DevOps toolchains
  • Monitoring and alerting with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk and/or CloudWatch
  
  
  
  

BENEFITS

Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.