DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI

DescriptionDevOps Engineer Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer. As a DevOps Engineer you will contribute to the design, deployment, and maintenance of a full stack containerized microservices architecture as well as technical systems administration, installation, and configuration. You will participate in fostering a DevOps culture, building strong cross functional collaboration with systems engineering, architecture, development, security, operations, and integration teams, in a dynamic and fast paced environment. Location: Bethesda, MDClearance: Must have an active Top Secret/ SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearanceResponsibilities:To deploy, triage and maintain a production big data pipeline using a microservice architecture running on Kubernetes, Elasticsearch backend, and Kafka messagingEnhance, improve, and maintain CI/CD and DevOps scripts and processes to facilitate faster development, quicker error detection and resilient deploymentsDesign, develop, and support scalable, redundant infrastructure to include physical and virtualized environmentsUse Helm to configure Kubernetes deployments to support new feature requirements.Collaborate with System Engineers to design solutions for new features and requirementsProvide technical input to systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models working in coordination/collaboration with SE team members and Architect teamParticipate in Agile release planning, scrum of scrums, bug triage, design sessions and other meetingsMinimum Requirements:BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 8+ years in software development, system engineering or related field. 6+ years of experience with Master’s degree.Must have an active Top Secret/ SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearanceKnowledgeable in navigating Linux OSExperienced with container / container orchestration, specifically KubernetesSkilled with CI/CD pipeline orchestration and the use of GitlabComfortable with Elastic Search, Logstash, KibanaDemonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task executionPreferred Qualifications:Experience with systems at scaleExperience/knowledge of key Agile processes and techniquesExperience with development, i.e. Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, Java, etc.Experience on a production/ enterprise systemExperience with any of the following technologies:Kafka or other message passing systems (AMQP, JMS)Kubernetes monitoring, e.g., Prometheus/ GraphanaGPU-based KubernetesSALT for deployment automationHelm and HelmfileNexusAbout Xcelerate Solutions:Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions ( is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers! Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.