Senior Software Engineer – Cloud & DevSecOps (Remote | DoD | Top Secret)
Location: Remote (within ~120 miles of Charlottesville, VA)
Clearance: Active Tops Secret (SCI Eligible)
Why This Role Matters:
Do you want to design high-impact cloud solutions that support the U.S. Army’s most sensitive intelligence missions? At Rackner, you’ll be a technical leader and subject matter expert, shaping how Army MI applications achieve secure, cloud-native operations. Your work will directly influence national security initiatives while modernizing mission-critical systems across Top Secret, Secret, and Unclassified domains.
This isn’t just another software engineering job—it’s a chance to drive innovation at the intersection of cloud technology, DevSecOps, and federal intelligence, with the freedom to experiment, automate, and architect solutions that have real-world impact.
What You’ll Own:
- Lead the design and implementation of secure, scalable, multi-classification cloud architectures.
- Define and execute Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) strategies using Crossplane, Terraform, and other automation tools.
- Build and maintain DevSecOps pipelines for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.
- Optimize core networking, load balancing, DNS, and platform services for mission-critical cloud applications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline RMF and cyber authorization processes.
- Mentor and guide engineers, sharing your SME-level expertise in cloud engineering, Crossplane, automation, and secure software development.
- 10+ years; software engineering or DevSecOps experience.
- Proficiency in multiple languages: Java, JavaScript, Python, Bash, C/C++, C#, YAML, JSON, XML, or similar.
- IAT Level II baseline and Security+ (or equivalent) certification
- Hands-on experience with Linux systems, CLI tools, networking, and cloud platforms.
- Proven experience with Crossplane to deploy and manage multi-cloud infrastructure.
- Experience with Terraform, Vault/Secrets Manager, PaaS technologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
- AWS Certification (to be completed within 30 days of start).
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Join a fast-growing, mission-driven consultancy helping federal agencies modernize critical systems.
- Work on cutting-edge cloud-native, DevSecOps, and AI/ML solutions.
- Competitive compensation with weekly pay, 401(k) match, generous PTO, and comprehensive health coverage.
- Remote-first work environment with occasional on-site collaboration in Charlottesville, VA.
- Professional growth prioritized: certifications, training, and mentorship fully supported.
- Collaborative, high-energy culture with perks like fitness stipends, team events, and swag.
Impact + Innovation + Recognition – If you want your expertise in Crossplane and multi-cloud engineering to directly shape the future of Army MI systems, this role is for you.
Keywords / Skills:
#SoftwareEngineer #DevSecOps #CloudEngineering #Crossplane #TopSecret #DoD #USArmyMI #NGIC #RMF #Terraform #Kubernetes #MultiCloud #InfrastructureAsCode #CI_CD #Python #Java #JavaScript #Bash #C_Cpp #CSharp #Linux #PaaS #Networking
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