Senior DevOps Engineer

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

Job summary

Byte Systems, a VTG subsidiary, seeks a Senior DevOps Engineer to design and implement scalable CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.

Role requires hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitLab CI/CD, plus security-conscious operations and on-call support.

Qualifications

• Experience automating installation, monitoring, and O&M tasks with 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.

Responsibilities

• Build a DevOps pipeline using AWS, Azure, Google technologies, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD and tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Build and deploy infrastructure using automation tools such as Linux scripting, Python, and PowerShell.
• Design RESTful services and integrate with data providers using JSON or XML.
• Provide design, SOPs and security documentation; support clients and escalate to senior staff as needed.
• Offer on-call support 24x7 on rotating basis.

Skills

DevOps

Automation

Networking

Education

Linux/Windows admin cert

IT security certs

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

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 tools 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.