Xcelerate Solutions Careers - Devops Software Engineer - Ts/Sci

DevOps Software Engineer - TS/SCIXcelerate Solutions is looking for our next TS/SCI-cleared DevOps Software Engineer to join a high-energy team building and deploying a cutting-edge technology stack in support of the DIA-NMEC (National Media Exploitation Center) DOMEX Technology Platform (DTP). This role is part of a 10-year program supporting the DOMEX Data Discovery Platform (D3P) Modernization effort, where you’ll contribute to mission-critical capabilities alongside a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented team.While the majority of work is performed on-site at our customer location in Bethesda, MD, we offer a flexible schedule and occasional opportunities for remote work.As a DevOps Software Engineer, you’ll help design, deploy, and maintain a full-stack, containerized microservices architecture. You’ll also support systems administration, installation, configuration, and the broader adoption of DevOps best practices across cross-functional engineering teams. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll collaborate closely with systems engineering, architecture, development, security, operations, and integration teams. Occasionally, some tasks may be performed remotely. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.Location: Bethesda, MDSecurity Clearance: TS/SCIResponsibilities:Deploy, triage, and maintain a production big data pipeline built on Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and KafkaEnhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation to accelerate development and improve reliabilityDesign and support scalable, redundant infrastructure across physical and virtual environmentsUse Helm to configure Kubernetes deployments for new features and evolving requirementsPartner with Systems Engineers to architect solutions for new capabilitiesContribute technical input to engineering documentation, diagrams, and modelsParticipate in Agile release planning, scrums, design sessions, bug triage, and related team activitiesMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of relevant experience; 6+ years with a Master’sActive TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI with PolygraphStrong Linux proficiencyHands-on experience with containers and KubernetesExperience with CI/CD orchestration and GitLabFamiliarity with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and KibanaDemonstrated success working in cross-functional engineering environmentsPreferred Qualifications:Experience operating systems at scaleKnowledge of Agile methodologiesDevelopment experience (Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, Java, etc.)Experience supporting enterprise or production systemsFamiliarity with:Kafka or other messaging systems (AMQP, JMS)Kubernetes monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)GPU-based KubernetesSALT for deployment automationHelm / HelmfileNexusAbout Xcelerate Solutions:Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant’s or an employee’s disability.Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, Software Engineering, DevOps, DevOps, Software Engineering, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Team Building, * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) with 8+ years of relevant experience; 6+ years with a Master’s

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Strong Linux proficiency
• Hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD orchestration and GitLab
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional engineering environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating systems at scale
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Development experience (Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, Java, etc.)
• Experience supporting enterprise or production systems
• Familiarity with:
• Kafka or other messaging systems (AMQP, JMS)
• Kubernetes monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• GPU-based Kubernetes
• SALT for deployment automation
• Helm / Helmfile
• Nexus

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant’s or an employee’s disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.