DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI CI Clearance Required)

Job Description

Job Description

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced TS/SCI Cleared Senior DevOps Engineer with strong Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) expertise to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems. The selected engineer will play a central role in deploying microservices through a DevSecOps pipeline within a Linux-based multi-tenant environment, leveraging AWS cloud services, GitLab CI/CD, and containerized workloads to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient capabilities to the customer.

This program requires employees to hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be a U.S. Citizen. Candidates must also be DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant (Security+ or equivalent), or able to obtain certification within 60 days of start.

If you have a Full Scope Poly, working this program will keep your Full Scope ACTIVE.

Responsibilities:

• Support the deployment of microservices through a DevSecOps pipeline within a Linux-based multi-tenant environment
• Design, implement, and secure virtual networks within AWS, including VPC architecture and connectivity
• Diagnose and resolve VPC network connectivity issues across development and production environments
• Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipeline code to enable rapid, reliable delivery of capabilities
• Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy Docker containers in support of microservice workloads
• Review code within Git and extract or create engineering documentation as needed
• Support developer deployments and testing activities within the environment
• Provide technical guidance to development teams across all capabilities and microservices
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive DevOps documentation
• Conduct security remediation in response to vulnerability scans and audit findings
• Perform other related tasks as assigned to support program success

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent), or ability to attain certification within 60 days of start
• Proactive self-starter with a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Hands-on experience with GitLab functionality, error codes, and scripting
• Experience using AWS services and technologies (e.g., CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
• Strong understanding of cloud-based architectures
• Solid understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflows
• Understanding of custom code development and code review practices
• Experience supporting development testing
• Knowledge of software development and software sustainment practices
• Experience working with team collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated experience with GitLab CI/CD in a production setting
• Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS
• Experience troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying Docker containers at scale
• AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
• Linux certifications
• Experience with ArcGIS or other geospatial technologies

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country's most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer's most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.  

Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today! 

For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.