DevOps Engineer-(Security Clearance)

Position name: (1652) DevOps Engineer
Position location: Columbia, MD, United States

Additional details:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-
paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in
Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration
management, automation, scripting, and AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be
responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and
ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. Work is performed in a hybrid
environment (on average 1-2 days a week) with a great team.

If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and
innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Job Responsibilities
Support development and deployment of infrastructure in AWS
Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS
Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the
infrastructure
Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary
Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and
performance
Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring
new ways to improve our infrastructure
Other Duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications

Security Clearance - A current Secret U.S. Government Security clearance
is required; U.S. citizenship required.
5 years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development (Java
preferred) 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 knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
Proficient in configuration management tools such as Ansible or PuppetKnowledge 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)
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment. On average 1-2 days per
week. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes if needed.
Preferred Requirements
Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB,
ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
Experience with containers and Kubernetes are a plus
Work could possibly require some on-call work.