DevOps Engineer

Kforce Inc.

Chantilly, VA, United States

about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

3 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

clearancejobs.com

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering System Configuration Continuous Delivery Continuous Integration DevOps Domain Name System (DNS) Network Security Linux System Administration Performance Tuning

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Ansible Toolchain Delivery Pipeline HybridCloud Containerization Kubernetes Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Hardware Infrastructure Legacy Systems

Job description

Seeking an experienced DevOps / Platform Engineer to support mission-critical systems within highly secure environments. This role focuses on building, maintaining, and optimizing modern development and deployment ecosystems across on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will drive automation, containerization, and continuous delivery practices to support both ongoing operations and emerging initiatives., Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines and infrastructure supporting secure production and development environments Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes in complex environments Support Linux-based systems, including system configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible Collaborate with development and engineering teams to streamline software delivery and integration processes Manage and support DNS services within secure networks Automate operational tasks to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability Support both cloud-based (AWS) and on-premises infrastructure environments Ensure systems meet security, compliance, and operational requirements in restricted environments

Requirements

Kubernetes - Advanced proficiency (typically 7+ years of hands-on experience) DevOps practices and toolchains - Advanced proficiency (automation, CI/CD, containerization) Linux systems administration - Intermediate experience (3-5 years) Ansible (or similar configuration management tools) - Intermediate experience DNS administration and troubleshooting - Intermediate experience, Active Full Scope Polygraph clearance required Strong experience working in secure, compartmentalized environments Ability to support both legacy systems and modern cloud-native architectures Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate independently in mission-focused settings

Preferred Skills:

Experience supporting hybrid cloud environments Familiarity with automated testing and deployment pipelines Exposure to secure networking concepts in restricted environments