DevOps Engineer

M9 Solutions provides IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. M9 Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Herndon, VA . An active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required. Responsibilities Deploy through RedHat (RH) Satellite and Ansible automation and maintain RedHat Enterprise Linux/SELinux configurations. Work with site administration one‑on‑one to troubleshoot automation/deployment issues. Install software libraries functioning in RHEL/SELinux environment to support Enterprise deployments. Monitor and modify Enterprise in an agile and highly flexible environment. Engage 3rd‑party vendors to translate and integrate manual steps into the deployment process. Apply best practices in DevOps engineering, delivering projects on time and with excellent quality. Provide support to staff and end users to resolve Enterprise‑related issues. Create and/or modify existing Enterprise DevOps to correct errors and/or improve deployment capabilities. Develop and execute test plans for filesystem upgrades and address with vendor support any issues that arise during testing. Potential for shaping new business growth with additional customers. Required Skills and Qualifications Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance. 5+ years of experience combining Linux, scripting/software development, and configuration management. Proficiency in Python, Perl, Korn, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and other shell scripting. Experience with revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, GitLab CI). Experience with the management and development of DevOps deployment automation processes. Security+ certification. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Understanding of the software development process, including requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, and testing. Ability to analyze, debug, and maintain the integrity of an existing DevOps base. SELinux experience: configuration and policy. Experience with RH Satellite. Experience with Lustre, NFS, and other file systems. Experience with Ethernet networking. Experience with RDMA communications (InfiniBand and OmniPath). Knowledge of InfiniBand or Omni‑Path high‑speed fabrics, including subnet management, IPoIB, IPoOPA mechanisms, fabric topology, health monitoring, and integration with MPI. Experience with identity management systems, including LDAP and token‑based authentication systems. Experience with new business growth, communication, and shaping of new business with customers. Excellent communication and people skills. Full‑Time Employee Compensation M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. M9 Benefits - Salary Range: $60,000—$180,000 USD M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal sub‑contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr