Senior DevOps Engineer

VTG; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to architect and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure. The role requires experience with cloud platforms, container orchestration, and automation tooling.

You will design secure, scalable systems, implement RESTful APIs, and provide 24x7 on-call support in a client-facing environment. Strong scripting, networking, and open-source tooling skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience automating installation, monitoring, and O&M tasks using Linux scripting or Python.
• Experience with Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Cron, iptables, permissions.
• Experience with OpenVPN, SELinux, NFS and CIFS.
• Knowledge of web services, API, REST and RPC.
• Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP.
• Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering.
• Experience with VMware technologies (vSphere 7/8, VSAN, Horizon View).

Responsibilities

• Build DevOps pipelines using AWS, Azure, Google, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD and tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Deploy infrastructure using automation tools such as Linux scripting, Python, and PowerShell.
• Design RESTful APIs and integrate with data providers using JSON/XML.
• Provide design, SOPs and security documentation.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support on a rotating basis.
• Assist clients with technical issues and escalate to senior staff when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

On-call readiness

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Linux scripting

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Overview

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer.

Overview

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer.

What will you do?

Responsibilities

• Building a DevOps pipeline using AWS, Azure, Google technologies, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD and tool like Ansible and Terraform
• Building and deploying infrastructure using Automation tools such as Linux scripting, Python, and PowerShell
• Using knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed
• Oral and written communication skills providing design, standard operating procedures and security documentation
• Willingness to learn new technologies and help clients with their technical issues before escalating to senior staff
• Provide emergency 24x7 on-call support to mission systems as needed on a rotating basis

Mandatory Requirements

• Experience in automating installation, monitoring, and O&M tasks using Linux scripting or Python
• Experience working with Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Cron, iptables, permissions
• Experience with OpenVPN, SELinux, Network File System (NFS) and Common Internet File System (CIFS)
• Knowledge of web services, API, REST and RPC
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks
• Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering
• Experience with VMware technologies, to include vSphere 7/8, VSAN, and specifically VMware Horizon View Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Proficiency in data security technologies, including encryption tools, access control mechanisms, and other data-centric security tools

Desired Requirements

• System Administration and IT certification in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
• Proficiency in data security technologies, including encryption tools, access control mechanisms, and other data-centric security tools
• Understanding of Windows Active Directory, as well as the ability to configure/edit Windows Active Directory and Domain Services

Do you have what it takes?

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph
• 7+ years' background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensics, Engineering, or other related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training and work/military experience
• 7+ years' experience working in software engineering, application development and/or web application development and deployment

Pay Range

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $175,000-$230,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.