DevOps Engineer

Reindeertek; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reindeer Tek in the United States is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage cloud and on-prem infrastructure and deliver complex software into production. The role requires you to be onsite in Chantilly, VA or McLean, VA five days a week, working in a fast-paced Agile environment.

The position emphasizes building repeatable CI/CD pipelines and robust IaC using GitHub, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet with a strong focus on Kubernetes and cloud-native platforms.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying infrastructure via Ansible and Terraform.
• Expert knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including onboarding software into Kubernetes environments.
• Deep proficiency in Linux-based systems and Shell scripting.
• Ability to work onsite in Chantilly, VA or McLean, VA, five days per week.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work directly with government customers and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer repeatable cloud and server-based environments across customer settings.
• Build and maintain robust pipelines using GitHub, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet.
• Design, test, and deploy software tools to extend or replace existing infrastructure capabilities.
• Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to troubleshoot complex issues and provide ongoing production maintenance.
• Author and update system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer-facing communication

Agile environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

GitHub

OpenShift

Job description

ABOUT REINDEER TEK

Founded in 2021, ReindeerTek delivers secure, modern IT systems for the U.S. Government and Intelligence Community. Our engineers work at the intersection of technology and national security, providing full-spectrum capabilities across cloud engineering, software development, DevSecOps, cybersecurity engineering, and data engineering and analytics.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reindeer Tek is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to manage cloud and on-prem infrastructure to deliver complex software into production. This role focuses on building repeatable CI/CD processes, automation tools, and robust infrastructure-as-code solutions. The ideal candidate is a self-directed innovator capable of keeping pace with high-demand software development in an Agile environment.

KEY SKILL FOCUS: Kubernetes

The core of this role is building, maintaining, and optimizing container platforms that supports modern, scalable, and resilient applications across the organization. In this role, you translate operational and application requirements into robust container platform architectures, ensuring reliability, security, and efficient automation throughout the ecosystem. This position bridges the gap between core infrastructure and application delivery, requiring a deep understanding of Linux systems, cloud-native networking, and DevSecOps principles to maintain high-performance, resilient, and secure hybrid-cloud platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer repeatable cloud and server-based environments across customer settings.
• Build and maintain robust pipelines using GitHub, Docker, Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet.
• Design, test, and deploy software tools to extend or replace existing infrastructure capabilities.
• Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to troubleshoot complex issues and provide ongoing production maintenance.
• Author and update system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience building and deploying infrastructure via Ansible and Terraform.
• Expert knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including onboarding software into Kubernetes environments.
• Deep proficiency in Linux-based systems and Shell scripting.
• Ability to work onsite in Chantilly, VA or McLean, VA, five days per week.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work directly with government customers and technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Oracle Cloud.
• Experience with cloud-native distributions (EKS, AKS, GKE, OpenShift).
• Programming proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and Apache NiFi.
• Working knowledge of Hadoop, Apache Spark, and related technologies.