DevOps Engineer

• Support the development and deployment of infrastructure in AWS.
• Automate deployment processes and ensure the reliability and scalability of services.
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, resolving issues as necessary.
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance.
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, exploring innovative solutions to enhance our infrastructure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong knowledge of Linux systems administration and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Familiarity with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda).
• Proficient in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Go).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development (Java preferred).
• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management.
• Knowledge of AGILE software development methodologies.
• Relevant experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB, etc.) is a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or
• Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience; or
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 9 years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements:

• A current TS/SCI + CI Poly U.S. Government Security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
• Must have DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (e.g., Security+ certification).
• Must hold a Computing Environment certification (AWS, Linux, Kubernetes, etc.).
• Must be able to work on-site at Ft. Belvoir, VA, 5 days a week.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with big data solutions such as ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, or Presto.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.