Senior DevOps Engineer

NetImpact Strategies; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design and maintain robust DevOps pipelines for mission-critical applications. This role involves automating infrastructure, optimizing CI/CD processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security and quality. With a focus on technologies like Jenkins, Terraform, and AWS, you'll play a key role in enhancing the software delivery lifecycle. Join a dynamic environment that values innovation and quality, where your contributions will significantly impact the delivery of transformative solutions for the Federal Government.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance

401(k) Plan with immediate vesting

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement and training programs

Team building activities and community volunteering

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure automation roles.
• Strong experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Puppet, and CI/CD design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and SonarQube.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and manage configurations.

Skills

DevOps

Jenkins

Terraform

Puppet

Scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

CI/CD Design Principles

Infrastructure as Code

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SonarQube

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Job Description

The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust DevOps pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Terraform, Puppet, and SonarQube. This role will focus on supporting mission-critical web applications built with .NET Framework, .NET Core, Java, and Node.js technologies. The ideal candidate has extensive experience across the software delivery lifecycle, including automated testing, artifact packaging, infrastructure as code, and secure, scalable deployment.

This position requires a self-starter who can own delivery pipelines from source control to production, contributing to NetImpact’s commitment to quality, security, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines leveraging Jenkins, SonarQube, and Git repositories for diverse technology stacks (.NET, Java, Node.js).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and manage system configurations using Puppet across multiple environments.
• Implement static code analysis, unit testing, and security scans as part of the CI process.
• Maintain artifact repositories and ensure consistent packaging and deployment practices across development, staging, and production environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers, system administrators, security, and quality assurance teams to integrate DevSecOps best practices into the software delivery lifecycle.
• Provide operational support for production and pre-production environments as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and the adoption of industry-leading DevOps methodologies within NetImpact project teams.

Technology Stack

Experience with the Common Tools and one or more of the Application Specific Tool Stacks below is required.

Common Tooling

• CI/CD: Jenkins (Pipeline-as-Code using Groovy), SonarQube, GitHub/GitLab, Nexus/Artifactory
• IaC & Config Management: Terraform, Puppet
• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack
• Cloud Platforms: AWS Commercial Cloud
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or OpenShift)

Application-Specific Tooling

.NET Framework Applications

• Unit Testing: MSTest, NUnit
• Build Tool: MSBuild
• Packaging: NuGet, .zip archives
• Deployment: Octopus Deploy, Web Deploy, IIS

.NET Core / .NET 6+ Applications

• Unit Testing: xUnit, MSTest
• Build Tool: dotnet build
• Packaging: Docker, NuGet
• Deployment: Azure DevOps Pipelines, Kubernetes (AKS), IIS

Java Applications

• Unit Testing: JUnit, TestNG
• Build Tool: Maven, Gradle
• Packaging: .jar, .war, Docker
• Deployment: Apache Tomcat, WildFly, OpenShift/Kubernetes

Node.js Applications

• Unit Testing: Mocha, Jest
• Build Tool: npm, webpack
• Packaging: npm modules, Docker images
• Deployment: NGINX, PM2, Kubernetes, Azure App Services

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in DevOps or infrastructure automation roles
• Strong experience with Jenkins, Terraform, Puppet, and CI/CD design principles
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• Hands-on experience deploying and supporting .NET, Java, and Node.js applications
• Familiarity with Agile and DevSecOps delivery models within federal IT environments
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a strong understanding of secure deployment practices
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Current DoD or Federal Government clearance (e.g., Public Trust, Secret)
• Relevant certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate
• Experience working with FedRAMP-compliant environments and security frameworks like NIST 800-53
• Previous Federal Consulting Experience

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About Us

Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team

• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required

• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, one (1) additional day of paid wellness leave per calendar year, and observeten (10) federal holidays

• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)

• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications!

• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2021,2022, 2023, & 2024!

• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, wellness events, happy hours, family fun events, and more!

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please [e-mail].

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").