DevOps Engineer

JOB POINT
Herndon, VA, United States
25 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Automation of Tests Bash Shell Configuration Management Continuous Integration Linux DevOps Perl (Programming Language) Revision Control Systems Python (Programming Language) Korn Shell Ansible
+11 more
Software Engineering Subversion Systems Integration Scripting High Performance Computing Gitlab Git Gitlab-ci Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Deployment Automation Software Version Control

Job description

We are seeking a DevOps / Systems Engineer to join the Data Centric - Multi-Level Secure (DC-MLS ) Enterprise team in Herndon, VA. This team is responsible for supporting the deployment and initial site integration of DC-MLS solutions across multiple programs, including High Performance Computing (HPC) environments and other mission-critical contracts.

In this role, you will work in a Linux-based DevOps environment, helping design, automate, and support deployment processes for secure enterprise systems. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams and the DC-MLS Core team to ensure successful deployment, integration, and operational support for new systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for a DevOps engineer with strong Linux and automation experience who enjoys building scalable infrastructure and supporting secure enterprise environments., * Support deployment and integration of DC-MLS solutions across enterprise environments and customer sites

  • Develop and maintain DevOps automation processes to support system deployment and configuration
  • Work within Unix/Linux environments to manage and support enterprise systems
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools to streamline infrastructure and deployment processes
  • Manage and maintain version control repositories and CI/CD pipelines
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to support system integration, testing, and deployment activities
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues across development, integration, and production environments
  • Assist with the initial deployment and site support for DC-MLS platforms and related programs
  • Support configuration management and infrastructure automation across multiple systems

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (required to start)
  • 5+ years of experience across Linux systems, scripting/software development, and configuration management
  • Strong experience working in Unix/Linux environments
  • Proficiency with scripting and automation tools including:
  • Python
  • Perl
  • Korn Shell (ksh)
  • Bourne/Bash shell scripting
  • Ansible
  • Experience using revision control systems such as CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, or GitLab CI
  • Experience building or managing DevOps deployment automation processes
  • Security+ certification (required)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting enterprise DevOps or CI/CD environments
  • Experience supporting secure or classified systems
  • Familiarity with multi-level security (MLS) environments
  • Experience supporting High Performance Computing (HPC) programs or infrastructure
  • Experience working with enterprise system deployments across multiple environments

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