Mid-Level DevOps Engineer at Fantom Corporation

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking a DevOps / Software Engineer to lead application migration efforts, build and manage CI/CD pipelines, and support deployments across cloud and containerized environments. This role is responsible for executing end-to-end deployment activities, integrating applications with AWS services, and ensuring smooth onboarding into Kubernetes-based platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with GitLab pipelines, Java/Spring Boot, React, and AWS integrations, along with hands-on experience in infrastructure as code and container orchestration. Responsibilities • Design, build, and migrate CI/CD pipelines using GitLab • Support deployment of backend services (Spring Boot), frontend applications (React), and API Gateway integrations • Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) updates and manage deployments using tools such as Terraform • Onboard and deploy applications into Kubernetes environments (EKS) • Integrate applications with AWS services including S3, SES, and SQS • Implement and maintain authentication mechanisms including OIDC, JWT, and related identity services • Support user acceptance testing (UAT), production releases, and system cutover activities • Assist with data integration efforts across enterprise systems such as IMDS, REMIS, and BLADE • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful application deployment and system integration Required Qualifications • CompTIA Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification) • Active Secret clearance • Active CAC or ability to obtain immediately • Availability to start immediately • 5–8 years of experience in DevOps, software engineering, or related roles • Strong experience building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines • Experience developing or supporting applications using Java and Spring Boot • Experience working with modern front-end frameworks such as React • Experience integrating applications with AWS services (S3, SES, SQS) • Experience with Kubernetes (EKS) and containerized application deployments • Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform • Experience with deployment tools such as ArgoCD • Experience working in AWS GovCloud environments (Cloud One preferred) • #CJ Desired Qualifications • Experience supporting authentication and identity solutions (OIDC, JWT, enterprise identity services) • Experience with enterprise data integrations and large-scale system migrations • Familiarity with Agile development and DevOps best practices Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.