DevOps Engineer

M2 Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M2 Solutions in Virginia seeks a DevOps Engineer to manage cloud and on-prem infrastructure for software products. The ideal candidate should have extensive DevOps experience, proficiency in CI/CD tools like Git and ArgoCD, and a strong foundation in Docker and Kubernetes.

The role involves working with a cross-functional team to ensure robust cloud-based environments and a commitment to continuous improvement in software delivery processes. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps.
• Experience building and deploying infrastructure using Ansible and Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Git, ArgoCD, and Docker.

Responsibilities

• Administer cloud and server-based environments reliably.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams.
• Provide support and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Skills

DevOps experience

Linux-based systems

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Terraform

Git

Continuous Integration

Shell scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

Apache Cassandra

Hadoop

Apache Spark

Job description

The DevOps Engineer will manage and administer cloud and on-prem infrastructure designed to deliver complex software products into a production environment. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on DevOps professional with significant experience in developing repeatable processes, tools, and infrastructure that enable the delivery of software in an on‑demand cadence. They must have strong, firsthand technical expertise in a variety of configuration automation, deployment, and continuous integration technologies and the proven ability to fashion robust solutions that can keep pace with software development. They must be at ease working in an agile environment with little supervision. This person should embody a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a team to administer cloud and server‑based environments in both the customer environment and company lab environment in a repeatable and reliable manner
• Stand up and/or work with the necessary tooling for a robust CI/CD pipeline, to include: Gitlab, AWS, Kubernetes (RKE2 and EKS), Docker, Ansible, Terraform, ArgoCD, and Keycloak
• Design, develop, test, debug, and deploy new software tools that extend or replace existing capabilities.
• Write and update technical documentation such as system documentation, training materials, processes and procedures.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with software engineers, data scientists, analysts, project managers and other engineering groups.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements in production systems and platforms.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and provide customer support for software systems and application issues.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside other engineers on the team to sustain and advance our organization’s capabilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, and work/military experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated hands‑on DevOps experience building and deploying infrastructure with technologies such as Ansible and Terraform
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with Linux‑based systems and shell scripting
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with build automation technologies like Git, ArgoCD, Harbor, etc.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience working with Docker, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Opensearch, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Demonstrated experience with onboarding software applications into a Kubernetes environment
• TS/SCI with polygraph

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience with AWS
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience working with PostgreSQL and Apache Cassandra.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience working with Hadoop, Apache Spark and their related ecosystems.

As set forth in M2 Solutions’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.