DevOps Engineer

DevOps EngineerHonorVet Technologies is a veteran-owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline — it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring. Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: San Diego, CA/ Kirkland, WA Work Type: Hybrid Rate: Depend on Experience (W2 Contract) Job Overview: We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and build/release processes. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with GitLab, Python scripting, Artifactory, Kubernetes, and Linux system administration, with a strong understanding of security best practices in DevOps environments. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline build, test, and deployment processes Manage artifact repositories and dependency management using Artifactory Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Kubernetes Administer and support Linux-based systems and infrastructure Implement and enforce security best practices across CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot pipeline and deployment issues Monitor and improve system reliability, build performance, and release processes Document processes and maintain best practices for CI/CD, automation, and security workflows Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable): Hands-on experience with GitLab (CI/CD pipelines, repository management) Strong proficiency in Python scripting/automation Experience with JFrog Artifactory (or similar artifact repository tools) Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting) Strong Linux system administration skills Solid understanding of security best practices in DevOps/CI-CD environments Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps best practices Experience with version control systems and branching strategies Nice-to-Have / Trainable Skills: Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, Ansible) Container security tools (e.g., Trivy, Aqua, Twistlock)