DevOps Developer 3

PDS Defense, Inc.; Herndon (VA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a DevOps Developer 3 in Herndon, VA to join their secure engineering team.

You will automate infrastructure, security, software installation, and change control processes across Windows and Linux environments, while supporting design, validation, and configuration management of computing systems. You will implement automation for servers, workstations, networks, backups, and security measures, monitor performance, and drive optimization with modern tooling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Development Operations (DevOps) experience.
• 3+ years of scripting experience (Python, MATLAB or similar).
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.

Responsabilités

• Set up automation and tooling for installation and configuration of Windows servers, Linux servers, Windows workstations, and related software components.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance tasks with automation.
• Automate configuration and management of network services (DNS, DHCP, Active Directory).
• Automate backup strategies and disaster recovery capabilities with automation.
• Automate security measures (firewalls, endpoint protection, access controls).
• Analyze system performance and implement optimizations for better efficiency.
• Maintain documentation of configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Connaissances

DevOps experience

Scripting (Python, MATLAB)

AWS experience

Security clearance

Formation

Bachelor's degree or higher

Outils

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Jenkins

VMware

Description du poste

IT/Technical

DevOps Developer 3 Herndon, VA

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a DevOps Developer 3, in Herndon, VA.

Job Description

As DevOps Engineer you will perform system automation tasks to include infrastructure automation, security automation, software installation and update automation, and configuration and change control automation. You will provide new solutions to hard technical problems using best DevOps practices with modern and innovative tooling systems. You will provide support for the design, validation and configuration management of computing systems.

Position Responsibilities

Set up automation and tooling for installation and configuration of Windows servers, Linux servers, Windows workstations, and related software components

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and security fixes with automation

Automate configuration and management of network services, such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory, to facilitate communication and resource sharing within the network

Automate implementation and management of backup strategies to ensure data protection and disaster recovery capabilities in case of system failures or data loss. Automate monitoring of system performance to support capacity planning and backup and disaster recovery planning

Automate implementation and maintenance of security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls, to protect the system from unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats

Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and responsiveness

Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, as well as generate reports on system performance, security, and compliance

Participate in planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations. Ensure compatibility and adherence to best practices, leading by example

Stay current on latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices. Continuously and proactively hone and grow skills and knowledge

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with current full scope polygraph, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) This position is contingent on clearance verification and customer concurrence

3+ years of experience with Development Operations (DevOps)

3+ years of experience with scripting programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar

Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Bachelor's degree or higher

Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Level 5: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Network protocols and services knowledge, such as DNS, DHCP

Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, to perform virtual machine management, resource allocation, and performance optimization

Familiarity with using a scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate routine tasks, streamline processes, and improve efficiency

Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Jenkins

Certifications in DevOps, DevOps Tooling, or IT Certifications

Benefits offered to vary by the contract

Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations).

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

Top Secret/SCI

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled