Senior DevOps Engineer

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days PTO

11 paid holidays

100% employer-paid healthcare

8% 401(k) employer match

Job summary

Shield Consulting Solutions, Inc. is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a modernization effort at the NSA. This full-time position requires a TS/SCI clearance and focuses on deploying applications, managing servers, and providing 24/7 emergency support.

The candidate will benefit from an excellent package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, and fully employer-paid healthcare. Join us if you're looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph clearance.
• Experience in deploying distributed web applications.
• Thorough understanding of Docker & Docker Compose.

Responsibilities

• Deploy applications and manage network servers.
• Monitor and maintain system performance.
• Provide 24/7 emergency call-in support.

Skills

Linux

AWS

Docker Swarm

Git

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance.

Telework: 1 day/wk

Job Description

Efforts will focus on DevOps engineering of a modernization effort to converge NSA’s authoring, dissemination, and other supporting tools.

Responsibilities will include deploying applications; installing and configuring complex software; managing network servers and technology tools; monitoring and maintaining the system for required levels of performance; and troubleshooting issues and outages.

Candidates will be required to work a rotating pager schedule for emergency 24/7 call‑in support as required (roughly one week out of every 4-6 weeks).

Required Experience

• Linux
• AWS, MASH, and VMs
• Docker Swarm
• Deployments of distributed web applications (e.g. GitLab CI/CD)
• Terraform scripting and VM provisioning
• Ansible scripting and development
• Thorough understanding of Docker & Docker Compose container technology
• Git

Desired Experience

• Python scripting and development
• NiFi maintenance and configuration
• Elasticsearch maintenance and configuration
• Java / Spring Boot (troubleshooting error logs)
• HAProxy
• MongoDB

Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer‑paid healthcare for employees and dependents - available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match - immediate vesting.

Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure.

Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a full time position.