DevOps Engineer

Ekeo Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a DevOps specialist to contribute to cloud migration and modernization efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong AWS skills and be engaged in Agile development initiatives while collaborating closely with team members to enhance custom applications.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI w Ci Poly preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Multi-cloud DevOps capabilities across AWS environments.
• Perform data analysis to monitor application volumes and traffic trends.
• Collaborate with team members to assess and ensure proper functionality testing.

Skills

AWS/Cloud technologies

OpenShift AWS hosting platforms

Software development projects

Software integration projects

Understanding of DevOps methodologies

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration tools

Education

BS in Information Systems

BS in Information Technology

BS in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Responsibilities

• Participate in program's Multi-cloud DevOps capability spanning AWS cloud environments, cloud migration efforts, and modernization of globally used applications including the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline.
• Integrate new and modernized programs into the NGA Mayhem DevOps pipelines.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: monitor and project application volumes using historical data and current events; notify management of volume trends and significant spikes; monitor website traffic; clearly communicate data-driven recommendations.
• Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testing
• Participate and collaborate with team members to assess tickets to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance Criteria

Required Skills:

• Clearance: TS/SCI w Ci Poly is preferred or Top Secret and willing to sit for a CI Poly
• Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 2+ years of prior relevant experience
• Proficient in AWS/Cloud technologies
• Proficient in OpenShift AWS hosting platforms.
• Proficient in either software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services) or virtualization environment.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures
• Understanding of DevOps methodologies and workflow
• Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
• Familiar with Amazon Web Services (S3 Buckets, EC2, Reserved Instances, etc.)
• Familiar with System Engineering documentation creation (VDDs, diagrams, etc.)
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)
• Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Amazon Web Services technical performance versus cost management
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Docker container strategies.
• Experience with cloud-based architectures
• Familiar with cross domain architectures at various levels
• Experience with automated testing and monitoring
• Experience with Engineering Review Boards and Change Management.
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)

Skills and Certifications[note: bold skills and certification are required]
AWS/Cloud technologies
OpenShift AWS hosting platforms
Proficient in either software development projects or software integration projects