DevOps Engineer

DevOps EngineerABSC is seeking a Secret or TS/SCI-cleared DevOps Engineer to support the NGA Data Modernization Services (DMS) program, based in Herndon or Springfield, VA, St. Louis, MO or Aurora, CO with a flexible schedule. This candidate will be a hands-on engineer with the ability to understand cloud security principles (authentication/authorization, VPC, subnets, VPNs, security gateways, etc.). This candidate will work closely with the product engineering team to implement robust security policies and implementations. This candidate will write complex code and build infrastructure using code, automation of environments, etc. to understand the myriad of cloud services including big data technologies (e.g. AWS Redshift, AWS EMR, AWS RDS, AWS Kinesis, GCP Dataproc, GCP Dataflow etc.).Clearance Required for this role: Secret with the ability and willingness to obtain TS/SCI; willingness to obtain and maintain counterintelligence (CI) polygraphResponsibilities:Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using a combination of core skills such as cloud computing, IT infrastructure, and web services.Deploy and manage virtualized environments leveraging premium skills like VMWare and OpenStack.Utilize relevant skills such as Docker, AWS, and Kubernetes to optimize system performance and scalability.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.Monitor and troubleshoot issues related to IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.Continuously improve processes through automation and adherence to best practices.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent. Will consider years' experience in lieu of for strong candidates.At least 2 years' demonstrable experienceExperience with Amazon VPC, ELB, IAM, KMS, EC2, EMR, CloudTrail, Athena, RDS, GlueExperience with Google VPC, Subnets, CloudSQL, BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, IAM, APIs & ServicesExperience using automation technology such as Chef, Puppet, Go, Salt, Ansible, Terraform, and Cloud FormationExperience with Cloud SDKs for Google and AmazonHands-on experience with Java/Go/Python developmentStrong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsStrong decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skillsAbility to diagnose and fix a myriad of cloud issues such as networking and connectivity issuesCloud-based certifications (AWS/Google/Azure) desirable or willing to obtainFamiliarity with on-premise and cloud datastores (e.g. Cloudera Impala, Apache Hive, Google BigQuery, AWS Athena etc.).Desired Experience:Experience supporting and implementing development standards from a security perspectiveAbility to introduce new Cloud Services into an existing infrastructure stackMentored junior and mid-level folks on cloud security and best practicesDeveloped automated security and compliance capabilities in support of DevOps processes in a large-scale AWS/Google cloud computing environmentSalary is commensurate with experience and the approximate range for this position is: $180k - $225k. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.ABSC is a technology and services company that combines the agility of a small business with proven processes refined over more than two decades in business. We specialize in supporting public sector clients in the Intelligence, Defense, Health, and Safety areas. Our team stands ready to deliver the next generation of programs, personnel, and solutions to help advance our federal government customers' driving innovation, agility, and security across all mission areas.Some of our benefits include:Generous weeks of PTO plus 11 Federal HolidaysRetirement Planning – 401k Fully Vested with MatchAnnual Health and Wellness Allowance – buy an Apple Watch, a treadmill, or hit the gym on usCareer Development – Annual Funds to spend on Education and TrainingVolunteer Time Off – Annually, all employees can spend 8 hours directly supporting a charity of choiceCharitable Match – ABSC matches an employee's donation to a qualifying charityReferral Program – We pay for internal and external referrals!LOV Awards – Earn bonus awards throughout the year from our Living Our Values awards programApply to join our team today! We are always looking to grow our team - if you know someone who is seeking a new career opportunity, please share this job opening with them! ABSC offers generous external referral bonuses. You don't need to be an employee to benefit from our Referral Program!*ABSC is a proud V3, Virginia Values Vets, member which recognizes our commitment to hiring Veterans. If you are a veteran, please be sure to include that in your application. Thank you! *Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.