DevOps Cloud Engineer

Gilder Search Group; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid time off

401k with up to 4% match

End of year profit sharing

Job summary

A government contracting firm is seeking an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to support the deployment of microservices and maintain DevSecOps practices. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in AWS technologies and a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines. This position requires a Top Secret Security Clearance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years.
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline.
• Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipeline code.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy docker containers.

Skills

DevSecOps pipeline

GitLab CI/CD

Docker containers

AWS services

Security clearance

Linux-based environments

Team collaboration tools

Education

BS in Information Systems, IT, or Computer Science

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Open Systems Technologies Corporation - Chantilly, VA, United States

OST has an opening for an experienced AWS DevOps Engineer to assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems.

Responsibilities

• The primary duties will be to support the deployment of microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline within a Linux-based multi-tenant environment.
• Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipeline code
• Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy docker containers
• Review code within Git and extract/create engineering documentation as needed
• Provide technical guidance for all capabilities/microservices
• Support Developer testing in the environment
• Create and Maintain DevOps documentation
• Conduct Security remediation as needed from scans
• Other tasks as assigned

Core Qualifications

• Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of custom code development/reviews
• Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting
• Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
• Experience with cloud-based architectures
• Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain CI Poly post hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD
• Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS
• Experience with troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying docker containers
• AWS certification (e.g. DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

Benefits

Our company OST has been operating since 1996 and have various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks Holiday pay, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end of year profit sharing paid out in 401k.