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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mid-Level DevOps Engineer / System Administrator (TS/SCI with Polygraph) - **Company:** Red Alpha - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, ArcGIS (Software), ArcGIS Servers, Program Optimization, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, DevOps, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Windows PowerShell, Service Pack, Software Deployment, Esri GIS (Software), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Patch Management, Nessus - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_a47349de ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited institution. An additional five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. * 5+ years of relevant experience * Compliance with DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I requirements; IAT Level II certification is preferred. * Demonstrated understanding of security best practices and system hardening techniques. * Experience administering and supporting Windows and Linux servers, including patch management, troubleshooting, and security maintenance. * Ability to independently diagnose and resolve technical and operational issues. * Experience managing, renewing, and replacing PKI certificates. * Familiarity with Windows security and compliance tools such as Nessus, UAM, CYBORGBUNNY, and LATTEART. Bonus Skills: * Experience supporting and administering the Esri ArcGIS Enterprise platform. * Experience deploying and managing environments within AWS. * Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies. * Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation. ## Description As a member of the DevOps team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving enterprise geospatial systems and supporting the infrastructure that hosts them. This includes managing ArcGIS Enterprise components, supporting cloud and on-premises environments, implementing automation, troubleshooting operational issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives., * Evaluate existing environments and identify opportunities for system optimization, modernization, and enhanced functionality, including ArcGIS Enterprise deployments. * Provide operational support for mission-essential applications and geospatial services, including ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, GeoEvent Server, ArcGIS Data Store, and associated components. * Investigate, diagnose, and resolve system and application issues through analysis, testing, documentation, and impact assessment. * Plan, test, and deploy software updates, security patches, and operating system enhancements across Windows and Linux environments, including Esri products and supporting technologies. * Deploy, manage, and scale cloud-hosted infrastructure and ArcGIS Enterprise environments. * Support CI/CD processes and automate infrastructure, application deployments, and maintenance activities where appropriate. * Monitor system and application performance, recommend improvements, and implement solutions to enhance availability and efficiency. * Administer infrastructure operating across multiple isolated and restricted network environments. * Conduct testing throughout the software and infrastructure lifecycle to ensure platform stability, reliability, and operational readiness. * Develop and maintain technical documentation, including deployment procedures, operational guides, and system configurations. * Promote DevOps best practices by supporting automation, monitoring, collaboration, and continuous process improvement. ## Related Videos - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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