DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We'd love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

B&A is seeking a motivated and technically skilled DevOps Engineer to support the development, automation, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure and applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Linux administration, and automation tools, along with a strong desire to grow within a collaborative DevOps environment.

This role will work closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to streamline deployment processes, maintain cloud environments, and ensure operational stability across multiple environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Kubernetes-based application deployments across multiple environments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD deployment pipelines for containerized applications and infrastructure updates.
• Automate Linux and Windows server administration tasks using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Assist with the maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of AWS cloud environments.
• Implement and maintain security standards and compliance requirements for Linux and Windows environments.
• Support infrastructure provisioning, system upgrades, patching, and operational troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend improvements to infrastructure and deployment processes.
• Document deployment procedures, automation workflows, and operational standards.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services and administration.
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or AWS Systems Manager.
• Experience with Linux administration and shell scripting and/or Windows Server administration with PowerShell.
• Knowledge of containers and container orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a DevOps Engineer, Systems Administrator, or related infrastructure role.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and adapt to evolving technologies.

Desired Skills

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience supporting hybrid Linux and Windows server environments.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices and vulnerability remediation.
• Experience monitoring and logging using tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk.
• Familiarity with networking concepts, DNS, load balancing, and security groups within AWS.
• Exposure to Agile or DevSecOps environments.
• Relevant technical certifications are a plus, including:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

Security Clearance

• Top Secret clearance required to start.

More About B&A

Notable Clients B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A's 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.