DevOps Engineer -TS/SCI Clearance Required

Embark on a journey of technological excellence with AG Grace, Inc. as we eagerly welcome applications for the position of Senior DevOps Engineer. At AG Grace, our foundation is rooted in family values, and we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and reliability in our diversified core services.

As a Senior DevOps Engineer at AG Grace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the deployment, automation, and maintenance processes that underpin our cutting-edge systems. Your expertise will be instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration between development and operations, ensuring seamless integration and delivery of high-quality services.

Join a company that values your technical acumen and offers an environment conducive to continuous learning and professional growth. AG Grace is committed to providing a platform where your skills can thrive, and your contributions have a direct impact on the success of our company.

If you are passionate about streamlining development processes, automating repetitive tasks, and want to be part of a team that values innovation, AG Grace invites you to apply for the DevOps Engineer position. Seize the opportunity to be at the forefront of technology in a company that remains committed to excellence and reliability. AG Grace: where your DevOps expertise meets limitless possibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required.
• 9 years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development (Java preferred) 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 Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as bash, Python, or Go
• Familiarity with Git and other development tools such as deployment pipelines
• 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 certification (i.e. Security certification)
• Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL databases, including administration and troubleshooting
• Must be able to support a customer onsite rotating schedule in Hanover, MD and some visits to our Columbia Office. Flexibility is essential.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Certifications to meet the DOD 8570 IAT certifications (i.e. Security or higher level).
• Experience with AWS is highly desired.
• Prior experience or familiarity with our Big Data Platform is a plus.
• Data parsing/transforming techniques to include JSON, XML, CSV formats.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites. (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Github Enterprise, etc.)
• Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes are a plus
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.