Senior DevOps Engineer - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, PostgreSQL database administration, and AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. This role currently supports a customer onsite rotating schedule in Hanover, MD with some work out of our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is key for success.

In Short

• Support development and deployment of infrastructure in AWS
• Automate deployment processes and ensure 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 and resolve issues as necessary
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Security Clearance – A current Top Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required. SCI eligibility is highly desired.
• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as bash, Python, or Go
• Familiarity with Git and other development tools such as deployment pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliant certification (e.g. Security+ certification)
• Must be able to support a customer onsite rotating schedule in Hanover, MD. Current schedule is 1 week on, 2 weeks off customer site (during regular working hours), but would include 2-3 days/week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to accommodate any changes in the schedule.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Financial and retirement plans
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Dependent care