DevOps Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

Praescient Analytics is seeking a DevOps Systems Engineer to join our diverse team at our Herndon, VA, office. The candidate will work within a cross-functional Agile scrum team and will be responsible for integrating and troubleshooting deployed systems, working both locally and at deployment sites. The selected candidate will travel to multiple CONUS and OCONUS sites to participate in deployment and integration with external systems, performance testing, and DoD assessment/acceptance tests. This position is on-site.

The candidate should be willing to spend up to 50% of their time traveling and working at deployment sites. While not traveling, the candidate will participate in requirements gathering, deployment and testing of containerized systems running in Kubernetes, and assisting the Information Assurance team in maintaining security paperwork.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant   experience; an additional 4 years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree requirement
• Security or equivalent certification and willingness to serve as a privileged user and systems administrator
• TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly required (No Exceptions)
• 3-5 years administering Linux or other UNIX-based systems
• 2 years administering AWS cloud systems
• 2 years working with DevOps or DevSecOps teams in deploying and troubleshooting container-based systems
• 3-5 years creating and maintaining shell scripts, to include bash and Python

Preferred Qualifications
• 2 years administering Kubernetes (Red Hat OpenShift or another variant)
• Familiarity with NiFi
• Requirements management
• Maintaining systems documentation
• Familiarity with the DoD Risk Management Framework and systems assessment and accreditation process

Education/Experience:
• A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree requirement.

What you can expect from us:

• Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
• Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
• A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
• Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
• A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:

• Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare coverage for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles) and competitive rates for your family
• 401(k) with company matching
• Travel & performance incentives
• 26 days of paid time off
• $5K annual training allowance
• $500 book allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Veterinary Pet Insurance
• Various Corporate Discount Programs

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship Required
Interested Candidates: Please forward your resume to recruiting@praescientanalytics.com and please visit our website to apply online at www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings.

Salary : $5,000