Mid Cloud DevOps Engineer

Guidehouse Inc.
Washington, DC, United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $216,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Amazon Web Services Application Performance Management User Authentication Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineering Information Systems Linux DevOps Middleware Identity and Access Management Knowledge Management
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Linux Servers Windows Servers Nagios Public Key Infrastructure Ansible Smart Cards Systems Architecture Data Logging Cloud Platform System Build Management Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Deployment Automation Terraform Devsecops Docker Security Orchestration, Automation & Response

Job description

  • Work independently or as part of a delivery team to provide infrastructure, engineering, and operational support for cloud-hosted applications.
  • Support environments operating in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Microsoft Azure.
  • Use Terraform and/or Ansible to automate configuration, provisioning, and management of cloud environments across Windows and Linux systems.
  • Collaborate with application teams to design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows.
  • Automate provisioning of development, test, staging, and production environments.
  • Design and implement application build, packaging, and deployment automation using industry best practices.
  • Implement and manage monitoring and alerting solutions, establish performance baselines, and support incident response activities.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and production issues, coordinating with cross-functional teams to minimize impact.
  • Continuously improve automation, processes, and system architecture to enhance reliability, maintainability, and security.
  • Apply and enforce security best practices across cloud environments and systems.
  • Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and implement long-term remediation strategies.
  • Provide system-level support for credential management platforms, including: Intercede MyID, HID credentialing technologies & PKI infrastructures.
  • Troubleshoot and configure drivers, middleware, authentication components, smart cards, and related systems.
  • Support and maintain Windows Server environments, including database administration tasks related to credentialing systems.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks, consistent with contract expectations for documentation and knowledge management.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Windows support?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Minimum Six (6)years of relevant IT or engineering experience.

  • At least 1-2 years of hands-on cloud support experience.
  • Experience aligns with mid-level cloud engineering expectations defined under contract labor categories.
  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to team deliverables.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting/problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong familiarity with: Windows and Linux server environments, Monitoring, logging, and alerting tools & Automation and scripting practices.
  • Experience with: Credential management systems (Intercede MyID, HID, PKI), Authentication technologies and certificate lifecycle management & Troubleshooting drivers, middleware, and security components.
  • Experience performing Windows system support and database administration tasks.
  • US Citizens and Green Card holders only.
  • No Visa Sponsorship available for this position.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD ā€œPUBLIC TRUSTā€; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

What Will Be Nice to Have:

  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and security automation.
  • Knowledge of application performance monitoring (APM) tools.
  • Experience supporting identity and access management (IAM) systems.
  • Exposure to enterprise-scale, regulated environments.
  • Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer).

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • AD&D insurance
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance, The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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