DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience with containerization technologies, and a deep understanding of cloud services, particularly AWS. This role requires a hands-on professional who is passionate about automation, continuous integration, and continuous deployment.

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software development process
• Develop and manage containerization solutions using Docker and Kubernetes
• Deploy, manage, and monitor applications on VMWare or AWS infrastructure
• Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize system operations
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across all stages of the development lifecycle
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of processes, configurations, and architecture

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of 3 years of DevOps experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required
• Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes, or similar container and orchestration technologies
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field. Five (5) years of relevant experience can substitute for a bachelor's degree

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong expertise in AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Must have an active TS/SCI with polygraph level clearance

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is: $120,000 - $220,000 USD

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