DevOps Engineer

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Strategy, an award-winning cybersecurity provider, is seeking a DevOps Engineer-II to build and maintain infrastructure, deploy applications, and automate operational tasks from Reston, VA or other approved locations.

Ideal candidates have 4–7 years of DevOps experience, strong scripting skills, and hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, Git, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). The role emphasizes CI/CD, reliability, and secure deployments across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4–7 years of DevOps or related IT experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.
• Experience with Git/GitLab for source control.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Splunk or Datadog.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related tools.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments with Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance improvements.
• Collaborate with developers to deploy code securely and efficiently.
• Manage cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Kubernetes.
• Support software release cycles and ensure high availability.

Skills

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

GitLab

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Splunk

Datadog

Job description

About Us

Rapid Strategy, an award-winning African-American-owned small business, specializes in providing cutting-edge cybersecurity services to both private and public sectors. Based in Charlotte, NC, we support clients nationwide, delivering innovative solutions to protect against evolving cyber threats. Learn more about us at www.RapidStrategy.io.

Position Overview

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer-II to build and maintain infrastructure, deploy applications, and automate operational tasks. This role requires expertise in developing CI/CD pipelines, automating deployments, and ensuring system reliability. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with modern DevOps tools and processes and thrives in collaborative environments. This role requires an active TS/SCI. This role can be performed in Colorado Springs, Maryland, Reston, or Washington DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and related tools.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and implement performance enhancements.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate and deploy code securely and efficiently.
• Manage cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Support software release cycles and ensure high availability.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 4-7 years of DevOps or related IT experience.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with source code management tools (Git, GitLab).
• Working knowledge of monitoring tools like Splunk or Datadog.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants MUST be based in the United States and be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants MUST have an active TS/SCI
• Completion of a federally mandated criminal history background check is required within 30 days of hire.