DevOps Engineer

Quantum Science Solutions
Arlington, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology Amazon Web Services Systems Engineering Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cloud Database Continuous Integration DevOps Github Monitoring of Systems Python (Programming Language)
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Performance Tuning Windows PowerShell Cloud Services Ansible Prometheus Software Engineering Data Logging Scripting Cloud Platform System Grafana Cloudformation Containerization Gitlab-ci Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Information Technology Deployment Automation Terraform Software Version Control Docker Security Orchestration, Automation & Response Elk Stack Jenkins

Job description

Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a U.S. Government customer responsible for the rapid deployment and management of secure cloud-based engagement kits used in cyber incident response and threat hunting operations., * Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated cloud deployments

  • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools
  • Automate provisioning, configuration, and scaling of cloud resources
  • Manage source control repositories and version control processes
  • Develop automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities
  • Support troubleshooting and performance optimization of cloud environments
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to improve deployment processes
  • Support security hardening and compliance automation initiatives

Requirements

This role focuses on automating, optimizing, and enhancing cloud infrastructure deployments through CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and cloud automation. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting AWS environments, implementing DevOps best practices, and building scalable, repeatable deployment solutions., * U.S. Citizenship

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Ability to obtain DHS Suitability
  • 3+ years of experience in DevOps, automation, or software engineering roles
  • Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or similar IaC tools
  • Experience with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
  • Strong scripting skills using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • Experience with Git and version control best practices
  • Knowledge of AWS cloud services and APIs
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized environments
  • Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Kubernetes, ECS, or other container orchestration platforms
  • Knowledge of security automation and compliance-as-code practices
  • Experience supporting mission-critical or operational environments
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
  • Background in software development or systems engineering
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR

  • High School Diploma and 7+ years of directly relevant experience

Desired Certifications

  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or equivalent certification

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses
  • Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Professional development and certification support

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