Senior DevOps Engineer

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

Job summary

Byte Systems in Chantilly, VA, a VTG subsidiary, seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to build and optimize cross-cloud pipelines, automate infrastructure and support mission systems. You will implement RESTful services, security practices and on-call rotations while collaborating with clients and senior staff.

The role requires Linux scripting or Python automation, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes and VMware Horizon View experience, plus strong networking and security know-how.

Qualifications

• Experience automating installation, monitoring and O&M tasks with Linux scripting or Python.
• Experience with Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiar with Cron, iptables, permissions.
• Knowledge of OpenVPN, SELinux, NFS and CIFS.
• Understanding of web services, API, REST and RPC.
• Strong networking knowledge: TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks.
• Extensive experience with open-source tech, software dev and system engineering.
• VMware technologies including vSphere 7/8, VSAN, Horizon View.
• Data security tools and encryption concepts.

Responsibilities

• Build a DevOps pipeline across AWS, Azure, and Google technologies with CI/CD.
• Design and deploy infrastructure using automation tools and scripting.
• Develop RESTful services and integrate with data providers using JSON/XML.
• Create design docs, SOPs and security documentation.
• Learn new technologies and assist clients before escalation.
• Provide 24x7 on-call support for mission systems on rotation.

Skills

Automation scripting

REST APIs

Networking fundamentals

On-call support

Security concepts

Education

Windows Server certification

System administration certs

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenVPN

SELinux

NFS

CIFS

VMware Horizon View

vSphere/VSAN

Ansible

Job description

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

PayRange

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.