DevOps Engineer (27097) with Security Clearance

Essential Job Responsibilities Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS. Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment. Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services. Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS. Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure. Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary.

Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance. Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI level U.S.

Government Security clearance is required; Must be a U.S. citizen. 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Strong knowledge of Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms. Strong knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure. Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible.

Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management. Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go. Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools. Must be comfortable in a terminal-based environment. Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+) or the ability to obtain one within first few months of hire. Must be able to work on customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days a week and be able to travel occasionally. However, flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule. Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed.

Preferred Requirements Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. Experience with K9s, AWS CLI and other AWS services like SNS, SQS and Diode is a plus.