DevOps Engineer

At MAXISIQ, curious minds tackle real-world cyber challenges that matter. Teams develop, test, and secure advanced technology powering today’s and tomorrow’s missions. We experiment with the latest tools, prototype new solutions, and see projects go from concept to action. You will apply technical expertise to projects requiring rapid prototyping, secure integration, and the development of actionable solutions for clients who depend on leading-edge capabilities. Creative problem-solving is encouraged, and growth happens through hands-on work across software, hardware, and network security. If you want to make an impact, solve complex technical puzzles, and help defend critical systems, this is a place where your skills matter and your ideas shape the future of technology.

Job Description

We have an immediate need for a DevOps engineer for a customer in Chantilly, Virginia.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and/or modify custom applications and scripts implemented across multiple platforms
• Maintain custom software applications and services
• Recommend and implement improvements to existing software solutions
• Maintain system architecture to ensure versatility and consistency across multiple platforms
• Provide input to software configuration and system documentation, improvements to capabilities, build roadmaps, and update software as required
• Attend meetings and reviews
• Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, the program manager, and customer team members
• Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors as required

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/polygraph
• Demonstrated custom development experience using Linux based servers and appliances
• Demonstrated 3+ years of experience using Rust and/or Python to develop applications and services.
• Experience with Rust strongly preferred; candidates with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new languages will also be considered
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation tools using Ansible
• Demonstrated experience implementing custom apps using Docker containers
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining custom application code bases
• Demonstrate strong written/verbal communications, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills including willingness and ability to document and share information
• Able to work well in a team environment and as an individual contributor
• Experience with agile development methodologies

Desired

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of the following programming languages and IT technologies
• Rust (e.g. Actix, Rocket, or Warp, Wasm for client-side Rust Code)
• Python
• VMWare
• Ubuntu Server
• Windows Server
• Samba
• Linux Firejail
• DockerLeidos Proprietary
• Ansible
• Github / Gitlab
• Squid
• Greylog
• SQL / Posgresql
• Knowledgeable in developing automation solutions for routine processes such as alerting and logging (e.g.
• PowerShell for scripting automation)
• Knowledgeable of web-based application development and best practices
• Knowledgeable of custom browser plugin development
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Ability to integrate AI models into web applications

Preferred Certifications Areas or similar:

• Security+
• ITIL v3 Foundation
• Certified System Administrator
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Web Application Pen Testing Certifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #CJ

At MAXISIQ, inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.