DevOps Engineer (26-204) E3 / COS-M

Apex Systems; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a DevOps Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage a hyperconverged cloud infrastructure in a security-conscious environment. You will build automated deployment scripts and partner with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines across Linux and Windows environments.

Key responsibilities include automation using Bash, Python, Ansible, and PowerShell, plus virtualization expertise with VMware/OpenStack/Nutanix.

Qualifications

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, RedHat OpenStack, or Nutanix.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows Server system administration.
• Experience with a scripting language such as Bash, Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage a hyperconverged cloud infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain automated deployment scripts.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for automation.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using Bash, Python, Ansible, and PowerShell.
• Test and validate automation solutions to ensure they meet requirements.

Skills

VMware

OpenStack

Nutanix

Linux

Windows Server

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Ansible

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

GitLab

Docker

Kubernetes

Nutanix

Job description

Job#: 3040050

Job Description:

DevOps Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado (Onsite)

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Role Overview

As a DevOps Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a complex hyperconverged cloud infrastructure. This role involves developing and maintaining automated deployment scripts and collaborating with development teams to implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage a hyperconverged cloud infrastructure on the Nutanix platform.
• Develop and maintain automated deployment scripts using tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using technologies including Bash, Python, Ansible, and PowerShell.
• Test and validate automation solutions to ensure they meet requirements and are free from defects.
• Track the impact of events and actions, such as patching and maintenance, on the underlying infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, RedHat OpenStack, or Nutanix.
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows Server system administration.
• Experience with a scripting language such as Bash, Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.

Certifications: Candidate must obtain a DoD 8570/8140 certification, such as Security+ CE or equivalent, within three months of starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines with Gitlab.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience implementing configuration management methodologies using Ansible.
• Prior experience with a Nutanix Hyperconverged on-prem cloud platform.
• Experience with Windows Server and Active Directory.
• Scrum Master experience is a plus

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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