CI/CD Pipeline Engineer

xenithsolutions; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA/HSA

Unlimited PTO

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Job summary

Xenith Solutions is seeking a CI/CD Pipeline Engineer to support a CBP contract in the Northern VA (Ashburn) area with remote options. You will join the ASF team to implement DevOps and automate builds and deployments for mission-critical applications.

Ideal candidates have strong Jenkins/Docker/Kubernetes/AWS experience, Istio and API Gateway exposure, and the ability to collaborate across a geographically distributed team while maintaining high security standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen eligible for CBP background checks.
• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field; 5+ years experience acceptable in lieu.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bamboo) and cloud platforms (AWS).

Responsibilities

• Work as part of an Agile Scrum team to support CBP contract objectives.
• Deploy and maintain DevOps infrastructure for mission-critical apps.
• Automate software build, configuration, deployment and monitoring processes.
• Install, configure and maintain tools for CI/CD, logging, and security.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to improve deployment pipelines.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GitLab

Istio

WebLogic

API Gateway

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

5+ years related experience (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Bamboo

Job description

Xenith Solutions is a small family focused business where we focus on taking care of our employees and customers equally. We are focused on serving Federal / Civilian, Defense and Intelligence organisations with superior service. If you want to be a part of a rapidly growing business with an exceptional culture, then you want to be a part of the Xenith Solutions family.

Xenith offers unmatched Benefits:

• 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits paid by employer
• FSA or HSA available
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) matching (100% up to the first 4%) with NO vesting period
• Tuition / Certification / Training reimbursement
• Accident / Disability / Universal Life Insurance
• And much more…

Job Description:

​Xenith Solutions is seeking a CI/CD Pipeline Engineer with agile methodology experience to join our team in support of a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) contract in Northern VA (Ashburn, VA area / remote). As a member of the team, you will support our prime contractor’s Agile Solution Factory (ASF), which is a passionate team of industry‑leading personnel supporting the best practices in Agile Software Development. The ability to be adaptable and to work constructively with a technically diverse and geographically separated team is crucial. You should have worked with or have a strong interest in Agile software development practices and delivering deployable software in short sprints.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Work as an integral part of an Agile Scrum team, a highly productive team of technical professionals who thrive on supporting the customer’s mission and growth objectives
• Deploy, and maintain the DevOps infrastructure for mission critical applications taking into consideration scalability, reliability, and maintainability of software systems
• Work in close collaboration with other architects, technical leads, software developers and testers, and stakeholders within Agile processes to continue the automation of the software build, configurations, and deployment processes.
• Install, configure and maintain all tools needed to accomplish the following DevOps functions: source control management, continuous integration, deployment, monitoring, repository management, provisioning, release management, logging, building, testing, containerisation, collaboration and security.
• Continue development and maintenance of the automated software build process using tools such as, but not limited to, Docker, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Kubernetes, and specific AWS technologies.
• Assist with creating project resource estimates, metrics to track completion phase, defect reports, defect prevention, development efficiency and quality
• Contribute to an atmosphere of cross‑functional teamwork within the organisation’s agile project lifecycle
• May need to work off hours for support and deployments if necessary.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass CBP background investigation, criteria include, but not limited to:
  • 3-year check for felony convictions
  • 1-year check for illegal drug use
  • 1-year check for misconduct such as theft or fraud
• College degree (B.S.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems or a related discipline.
  • Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree plus 5 + years related experience
• Prior experience with continuous integration (Bamboo, Jenkins), Weblogic, Docker, AWS, Kubernetes, Istio, API Gateway and GitLab
• Ability to design and document technical solutions related to continuous integration and continuous deployment.
• Administration, configuration and maintenance of the application stack (Spring Boot, Database, K8S cluster, etc.)
• Proficiency in automating and optimising processes
• Highly responsible, team‑oriented individual with a very strong work ethic and a self‑starter
• Effective organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment
• Exposure to certificate management for issuing, renewing, and deploying certificates to endpoints

Xenith Solutions LLC is a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business founded in 2019. We provide comprehensive, timely and relevant Solutions and Business Consulting support to our customers as a key partner. Our leadership brings over a century of combined experience in Defence and Civilian markets. Our employees possess experience in all aspects of solution development from requirements creation, development, test and evaluation, fielding, and sustainment. At the core of our offerings, we provide strategy and technology solutions, giving our customers valuable insights and thought leadership on the best application of information technology to drive business objectives.

Xenith focuses on solving complex business challenges facing our customers. Our “Success Through Achievement” work ethic means our customer receive quality solutions through our commitment. We pride ourselves on tackling some of the most difficult operational requirements our customers have – ensuring an appropriate match between the mission requirements, financials, schedule, and security.

EEO

Xenith Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

EEO IS THE LAW

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Xenith Solutions.

E‑Verify

As a Federal Contractor, Xenith Solutions is required to participate in the E‑Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action Plan

As a federal government contractor and based on Executive Orders and applicable laws and regulations, Xenith Solutions develops and maintains annual written affirmatif action plans and endeavors to hire and advance qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.