DevOps Engineer (Req #: 30970) with Security Clearance

DevOps Engineer Req #: 30970 Clearance: TS/SCI Schedule: Full-time (5 days per week) Location: Fort Belvoir, VA Anticipated Salary Range: $115,199.00 - $160,000.00 Essential Job Responsibilities Support the development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS. Assist in automating deployment processes and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to ensure the reliability and rapid scaling of services. Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS.

Collaborate closely with development teams to seamlessly integrate their applications into the operational infrastructure. Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and help resolve them to maintain high availability. Continuously improve processes and tools to optimize system performance. Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, constantly exploring innovative ways to improve our infrastructure. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Clearance Requirement: Must currently have and maintain an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required. 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. Strong working knowledge of one or more of the following: Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.

AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, SNS, SQS, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure. Configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management. Ability to develop in Python, Bash, or Go. Comfortable operating in a terminal-based environment. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e.

Security+) or the ability to obtain before starting with the company. 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 Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting. Familiarity with Git, Flux, Helm, and other development and deployment tools.

Experience or familiarity with big data technologies such as: Hadoop, Accumulo, Ceph, Spark, NiFi, Kafka, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. Experience or familiarity with K9s, AWS CLI is a plus. Work could possibly require some on-call work.