DevOps Engineer

GRVTY; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

GRVTY is seeking a TS/SCI-cleared DevOps Engineer to support intelligence clients in the DC area, with roles in St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA.

You will automate deployments, manage both On‑Prem and cloud infrastructure, and ensure secure, scalable operations across production, test, and development environments. Strong scripting in Python, Bash, and Shell is required, along with experience in container orchestration and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain CI Polygraph.
• 8+ years of relevant DevOps experience.
• Experience deploying On-Prem and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong scripting in Python, Bash, and Shell.
• Experience with container images and orchestration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Automate and optimize service deployments.
• Architect, build, and maintain On-Prem and cloud infrastructure to support initiatives.
• Maintain and improve monitoring and security across test, development, and production environments.
• Administer production, staging, and development environments.
• Manage and analyze server logs, trends, and incidents.
• Ensure CI/CD processes and configurations are up to date.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

GitLab

CI/CD

Python

Bash/Shell scripting

Security/compliance

On-Prem infrastructure

Monitoring/logging

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

OpenShift

GitLab

Job description

Overview

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a DevOps Engineer. You will tailor cutting‑edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you will make end‑user experience your priority and help our team grow. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We need a TS/SCI‑cleared DevOps Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customers in St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA.

What You’ll Be Owning

• Automate and optimize service deployments
• Integrate with enterprise authentication services
• Establish and improve system monitoring while maintaining established security protocols within test, development, and production systems
• Architect, build, and maintain On‑Prem and cloud infrastructure to support team and customer initiatives
• Maintain and improve existing infrastructure (build out autoscaling, support new services, optimize for cost efficiencies, authentication, search, etc.)
• Administer production, staging, and development environments
• Manage and aggregate server logs and monitor for security and system related incidents
• Monitor and analyze system performance, such as server load and resource usage
• Maintain and improve existing build and deployment processes using CI/CD tools
• Apply configuration management disciplines to maintain software revisions, security patches, hardening, and documentation
• Enforce best practices for security and reliability, like access control and vulnerability testing
• Work with A&A teams to maintain security requirements for operation of systems
• Maintain documentation of designs/configurations, ensuring team members have continuity of recurring tasks
• Follow up on engineering tasks for operational solutions, and validate completion
• Manage operational readiness board – present at weekly meetings and determine if development services are ready for automation based on best practices and maintainability
• Track and ensure routine operations maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner
• Participate in SAFe and Scrum development teams and meetings
• On‑call support will be required

What You Must Have

• US Citizenship and active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph
• Degree in a relevant area and 8+ years of relevant experience (additional years of experience can offset the degree requirement)
• Experience working with container images and platforms (Kubernetes/Docker/OpenShift)
• Strong understanding of DevOps and software/application development processes
• Understanding of GitLab or other DevOps/Continuous Integration tools
• Understanding of microservice design and architectural pattern best practices
• Understanding of Python, Bash, and Shell scripting
• Knowledge of network technologies, common infrastructure components, load balancers, firewalls, virtual and physical infrastructure design
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time‑management skills and the drive to work unsupervised
• Experience with deploying On‑Prem infrastructure

Nice to Have

• Experience in building processes for deploying to a Kubernetes‑based environment using GitLab and Helm
• Understanding of access management and security groups (IAM, S3 bucket, SSH, VPN, etc.)
• Ability to write and use unit and functional testing
• Experience using Jira and Confluence

Pay Range

$145,000 – $165,000 USD

We offer a competitive pay package, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Compensation is influenced by factors such as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications.

Benefits

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Annual paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Training and development opportunities
• Variety of company‑sponsored events

EEO Statement

GRVTY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.