DevOps Engineer

Excelity
Herndon, VA, United States
10 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Bash Shell Configuration Management CompTIA Security+ Databases Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration Software Debugging DevOps Groovy
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Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Object-Oriented Software Development OpenShift Fortify (Software) Selenium Server Administration SonarQube Systems Integration Scripting Kubernetes Helm Charts Software Troubleshooting Git Build Management Kubernetes Terraform Software Version Control Docker Jenkins Artifactory Microservices

Job description

  • Development of CI/CD Build and Deployment Pipelines
  • Write/modify Jenkins-based groovy scripts
  • Write/update Terraform scripts
  • Troubleshoot pipeline issues across on-prem, OpenShift environments and AWS Environments
  • Document key features for developer use
  • Help write and maintain scripts for process improvements (ex: stage/unstage builds, branch tag automation, automating variance corrections across networks)
  • Work with Helm charts to deploy container based microservices
  • Integrate tools into the pipeline
  • Work with the development teams to bring in new microservices into the pipeline. Helping troubleshoot as necessary.
  • Work through steps to automate installations of COTS products into the architecture
  • Debugging integration issues
  • Help identify issues in the deployment (i.e. potentially intermittent connectivity issues from an API Server to the Database)
  • Monitor (and help develop scripts to monitor) services to ensure everything is functioning as necessary
  • DevOps Tool Integration
  • Help integrate with various tools for the DevOps process (SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, Robot Framework/Selenium, Artifactory, etc…)

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
  • Experience with Linux Environments
  • Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash and Python
  • Basic understanding of an Object-Oriented Programming Language, such as Java
  • Experience with OpenShift or similar container environment
  • DoD IAT Level II Certification (Security + CE, CISSP, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Understanding of Kubernetes or OpenShift Container Platform
  • Experience with Git for Source Control
  • Experience developing, deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting software solutions
  • Experience integrating Jenkins and Docker for automated CI/CD pipelines, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Bash Scripting, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), CompTIA Security+, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Docker, Git, Government, Groovy Programming Language, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Identify Issues, Java, Jenkins, Microservices, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Selenium, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Technical Delivery, Top Secret Clearance, United States Department of Defense (DoD)

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work schedule
  • 100% Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance plans with Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Long and Short-term disability coverage
  • Generous paid vacation and holiday time
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% Employer matching contributions
  • Reimbursement for professional and training development
  • Company-paid memberships to professional organizations

About the company

At Excelity, we’re passionate about delivering innovative technology solutions that help businesses thrive. Whether you’re looking to streamline your operations, improve efficiency, or enhance customer engagement, our team of experienced professionals is here to help. So why wait? Visit excelity.io today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your goals and take your business to the next level.

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