What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevOps Engineer - Senior position at NetImpact Strategies?
| Job ID | 2025-3469 | Category | Information Technology | Type | Full Time |
The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust DevOps pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, Puppet, and SonarQube. This role will focus on supporting mission-critical web applications built with .NET Framework, .NET Core, Java, and Node.js technologies. The ideal candidate has extensive experience across the software delivery lifecycle, including automated testing, artifact packaging, infrastructure as code, and secure, scalable deployment.
This position requires a self-starter who can own delivery pipelines from source control to production, contributing to NetImpact's commitment to quality, security, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and manage system configurations using Puppet across multiple environments.
- Implement static code analysis, unit testing, and security scans as part of the CI process.
- Maintain artifact repositories and ensure consistent packaging and deployment practices across development, staging, and production environments.
- Collaborate with software engineers, system administrators, security, and quality assurance teams to integrate DevSecOps best practices into the software delivery lifecycle.
- Provide operational support for production and pre-production environments as needed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and the adoption of industry-leading DevOps methodologies within NetImpact project teams.
Technology Stack
Experience with the Common Tools and one or more of the Application Specific Tool Stacks below is required.
Common Tooling
- CI/CD: Jenkins (Pipeline-as-Code using Groovy), SonarQube, GitHub/GitLab, Nexus/Artifactory
- IaC & Config Management: Terraform, Puppet
- Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
- Cloud Platforms: AWS Commercial Cloud
- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or OpenShift)
Application-Specific Tooling
.NET Framework Applications
- Unit Testing: MSTest, NUnit
- Build Tool: MSBuild
- Packaging: NuGet, .zip archives
- Deployment: Octopus Deploy, Web Deploy, IIS
.NET Core / .NET 6 Applications
- Unit Testing: xUnit, MSTest
- Build Tool: dotnet build
- Packaging: Docker, NuGet
- Deployment: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Kubernetes (AKS), IIS
Java Applications
- Unit Testing: JUnit, TestNG
- Build Tool: Maven, Gradle
- Packaging: .jar, .war, Docker
- Deployment: Apache Tomcat, WildFly, OpenShift/Kubernetes
Node.js Applications
- Unit Testing: Mocha, Jest
- Build Tool: npm, webpack
- Packaging: npm modules, Docker images
- Deployment: NGINX, PM2, Kubernetes, Azure App Services
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 7 years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure automation roles
- Strong experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Puppet, and CI/CD design principles
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python)
- Hands-on experience deploying and supporting .NET, Java, and Node.js applications
- Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps delivery models within federal IT environments
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and a strong understanding of secure deployment practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Current DoD or Federal Government clearance (e.g., Public Trust, Secret)
- Relevant certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate
- Experience working with FedRAMP-compliant environments and security frameworks like NIST 800-53
- Previous Federal Consulting Experience
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Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies
- Your health comes first - we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
- Invest in your future - 401(k) Plan - Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
- Work hard, play hard - we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, one (1) additional day of paid wellness leave per calendar year, and observe ten (10) federal holidays
- Pawsitively pawesome - Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
- Invest in your education - Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications!
- Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024!
- Have fun and celebrate and give back - Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more!
ABOUT US
NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact's core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact's online employment application, please contactcareers@netimpactstrategies.com.
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NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").
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