Sr. Dev Ops Engineer

Cohere Technology Group; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health care premiums

Full dental and vision insurance

240 hours PTO per year

401k plan with matching

Lucrative referral programs

Monthly incentive rewards

Yearly training allowance

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chantilly, Virginia, is seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role requires an active Top Secret security clearance and offers a chance to work on critical projects in the government and defense sectors. Successful candidates will have experience in cloud platforms, CI/CD practices, and an understanding of security best practices. The position provides competitive compensation and excellent benefits including fully paid health care, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret SCI security clearance is a must.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in government contracting or the intelligence community.
• Comp TIA Security+ Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design secure and scalable DevOps solutions.
• Collaborate on infrastructure automation and orchestration.
• Drive continuous integration and delivery practices.
• Implement security and compliance best practices.
• Monitor and optimize system performance.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)

Networking concepts

Problem-solving and troubleshooting

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Are you a talented and experienced DevOps Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technologies and a desire to make a difference in the government, defense, and intelligence sectors? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Mid to Senior Level DevOps Engineer, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, working at the forefront of technology advancements and supporting critical missions in the Gov Con, DoD, and Intel space. With your active Top Secret security clearance, you'll have the chance to work on highly classified projects that directly impact national security.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design secure and scalable DevOps solutions: Leverage your expertise to develop and implement robust DevOps strategies, ensuring the highest level of security, reliability, and performance for our mission-critical systems.
• Infrastructure automation and orchestration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain automated deployment pipelines, utilizing industry-leading tools and frameworks to streamline and optimize our development and operational processes.
• Continuous integration and delivery: Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices and tools, enabling rapid and frequent software releases while ensuring the integrity of the overall system.
• Security and compliance: Implement best practices for securing systems and data, adhering to industry and government regulations, and proactively identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities.
• Performance monitoring and optimization: Monitor system performance and proactively identify areas for improvement, implementing enhancements to ensure optimal uptime, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaboration and knowledge sharing: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and security specialists, fostering a collaborative environment and sharing your expertise to drive innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret SCI security clearance is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in the government contracting, Department of Defense, or intelligence community.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Comp TIA Security+ Certification.
• Proficiency in configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security best practices, and system monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and provide innovative solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Join our team and be part of an organization that values innovation, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a real impact in safeguarding our nation's security. Apply now and take your career to new heights in the exciting world of government contracting, Department of Defense, and intelligence community!

Compensation

Cohere knows that our employees are our most valuable assets. Cohere offers competitive pay, commensurate with experience, labor categories, and current market demands.

FULLY PAID health care premiums for medical with PPO and HSA options

FULLY PAID dental, vision, and life insurance

Earn 240 hours PTO / year (30 days, accrued at 20 hours/month)

401k plan with matching employer contributions and profit sharing

Extremely lucrative referral programs

Monthly billable incentive rewards

Yearly training allowance for self-development

About Cohere

Cohere was founded in 2015 by seasoned intelligence community engineers to unify and streamline both cyber and kinetic workflows for the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense.

This is an opportunity to join a close-knit team of engineers who are passionate about learning from each other and developing next-generation capabilities supporting National operations. Your work will contribute directly to National Space activities affecting National and international security.

We invest in our people, offering tailored training and mentorship as we grow our engineers. We believe that providing opportunities to learn fuels individual and organizational success. At Cohere, not only will you take your technical skills to the next level, but if desired, you can learn the processes and skills necessary to launch your own company too. We offer mentoring opportunities to learn from experienced leaders on creating and growing your own contracting business.

If you have a background in coding, computer security, data science, or space operations and want to take your career to the next level in a mission that will affect our national security for decades to come, apply today!