Senior DevOps Engineer

Overview

Senior DevOps Engineer

Onsite | Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO | 5 Days a Week

Active TS/SCI Clearance Required - Ability to obtain a CI Poly

 

Summary

Our client is an employee and Service-Disabled, Veteran-owned Small Business focused on providing niche technical services. They are a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals with a track record of success in the Federal, Commercial, and Academic workspaces. Additionally, our client designs, builds, operates, and secures scalable cloud and IT infrastructures to meet their customers’ near-term needs and fulfill their long-term requirements.

 

Responsibilities

Our client is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join their team! This role supports the Common Operations Release Environment (CORE) at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The engineer will help build, maintain, and secure a complex on-premise and/or hybrid cloud infrastructure. Responsibilities include working on DevSecOps pipelines, Kubernetes-based deployments, and automating and monitoring enterprise-level systems. This is an on-site position located in either St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance.

• Build and maintain secure, scalable on-premise and hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Support DevSecOps pipelines and automation of deployments
• Manage Kubernetes-based deployments and container platforms such as Docker and OpenShift
• Implement and manage CI/CD workflows using GitLab, Jenkins, and ArgoCD
• Use monitoring tools like Kibana, Grafana, or Nagios to ensure system health and performance
• Write and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, or Shell
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and application-level issues
• Collaborate using Jira and Confluence to manage tasks and documentation
• Ensure systems remain operational, secure, and aligned with best practices

Requirements

• 8 years of IT experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong background in DevOps, including CI/CD, scripting, and automation

• Experience with containerized environments using Kubernetes, Docker, and OpenShift

• Hands-on experience with GitLab, Jenkins, and ArgoCD

• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Kibana, Grafana, or Nagios

• Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or Shell

• On-premise or hybrid cloud deployment experience

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

• Proficiency with Jira and Confluence

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Requirements

• Experience deploying to Kubernetes using Helm and GitLab

• Familiarity with IAM, S3, VPN, SSH, and other access management tools

• Knowledge of unit and functional testing practices

• Understanding of microservice architecture

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI clearance is required. Please be aware that onboarding can take 4-6 weeks for this position.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. --------------  About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.  Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.