DevOps Engineer II

Assured Information Security (AIS); City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

401k with 7% match

Job summary

AIS is seeking a DevOps Engineer II within the Trusted Systems team to support engineering platforms and microservices across multiple DoD customers. You will develop infrastructure, automate tasks, and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, while aligning with DevSecOps practices.

The role requires a BS in CS/Systems Engineering or related field with 2 years of experience (or equivalent). You’ll work with Kubernetes, Azure, AWS, and scripting to enable secure, scalable deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or related field and 2 years’ experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with automation tools and solid understanding of Linux.
• Comfortable using version control and configuration management tools such as Git or SVN.
• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications in Kubernetes clusters and custom manifests.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• General understanding of DevSecOps principles and the secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDL).
• Experience with: configuring and managing Linux based resources; automated infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines using Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar tools; virtualization platforms; ability to understand highly technical software systems; DoD environment knowledge; troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure, task automation, and provision managed services using Ansible and scripting languages.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, and deploying code with GitLab.
• Install, configure, and support container orchestration engines like Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker Swarm.
• Manage Azure and AWS cloud platforms.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with software and test teams to integrate capabilities.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and contribute to internal R&D efforts.
• Maintain and update documentation for systems builds.

Skills

Automation tools

Linux

Git/SVN

Kubernetes

IaaS/PaaS

DevSecOps

Troubleshooting

DoD environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

SVN

Job description

Description

Assured Information Security (AIS) has an opening for a DevOps Engineer II within the Trusted Systems team.

This position will provide direct support to engineering platforms and microservices used to develop critical applications leveraged across multiple DoD customers.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop infrastructure, task automation, provision managed services leveraging Ansible and scripting programming languages.


• Manage CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, and deploying code utilizing GitLab.


• Install, configure, and provide performance support for container Orchestration Engines (OE) such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker Swarm.


• Manage commercial cloud computing platforms (Azure and AWS).


• Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members, as well as with stakeholders.


• Collaborate with other software and test teams to integrate capabilities.


• Stay abreast of the latest developments in cybersecurity threats and offensive capabilities and contribute to internal research and development efforts.


• Maintain and update documentation pertaining to systems builds.

Education/Experience/Skillset Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or related field and 2 years’ experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Familiarity with automation tools and solid understanding of Linux.


• Comfortable using version control and configuration management tools such as Git or SVN.


• Experience deploying and managing containerized applications in Kubernetes clusters and custom manifests.


• Familiarity with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS).


• General understanding of DevSecOps principles and the secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDL).


• Experience with:
  
  
  
  • Configuring and managing Linux based computing resources
  
  
  • Using automated infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines using Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar tools
  
  
  • Virtualization platforms (e.g., KVM, ProxMox, VSphere)
  
  
  • Ability to understand and describe highly technical software systems
  
  
  • Knowledge of DoD environment, systems, and applications
  
  
  • Comfortable troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
  
  
  
  

AA / Disability / Veteran

US Salary Range: $79,000 - $125,000

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on several factors including location, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid health insurance and a 7% contribution to your 401k, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation.

AIS is a leading cyber and information security company supporting mission critical operations across the DoD, intelligence community, commerce and beyond. Founded in 2001, AIS is a privately-owned company committed to excellence in all facets. We pride ourselves on offering some of the best benefits seen in the industry. We celebrate the unique backgrounds and experiences of our people and encourage new ideas, innovation, and the autonomy to create the future and career they want with our support.