Systems Engineer (DevOps) - multiple levels - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Cti Md; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Training reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation Technologies is seeking a highly skilled engineer with strong Linux and cloud experience to support federal contracts. The role requires hands-on work with containerization, orchestration, and CI/CD tools to ensure high availability and performance in a PaaS environment.

You will collaborate with multiple teams, implement scalable deployment architectures, and help maintain security and compliance across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required.
• Minimum years of direct/relevant experience vary by level; must have TS/SCI clearance.
• Fluency with Git and strong Linux environment knowledge required.
• Experience with AWS, DevOps, SRE, and automated deployments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand large code bases to troubleshoot issues.
• Integrate Jenkins/Bamboo with Docker and Kubernetes for automated deployments.
• Maintain and patch CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Collaborate across teams to improve performance and reliability.
• Support deployment and operations when needed.

Skills

Git

Linux

AWS

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Docker

Confluence

Jira

Python

Ruby

Java

DevOps

SRE

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Jenkins

Bamboo

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

VMware

Puppet

Chef

Ansible

Job description

This position requires expertise in RHEL 617/8, RHCSNRHCE CentOS, Confluence, Jira, Python, Ruby, Perl, Java, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, Software Defined Networking, deployment architecture, SLA requirements, Configuration Management, containerization, serverless technologies, Kubernetes, Gradle, Maven, ANT, Shell, Jenkins, Docker, Bamboo, Amazon Web Services, VMware, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC, MySQL (Clusters, Replication, Tuning), Elasticsearch, Kibana.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
• This position is open to multiple levels of years of experience; two (02) years within the last five (05) years must be directly related to the job you are applying for:
• Level 04 requires a minimum fifteen (15) years of direct/relevant experience
• Level 03 requires a minimum twelve (12) years of direct/relevant experience
• Level 02 requires a minimum nine (09) years of direct/relevant experience
• Level 01 requires a minimum six (06) years of direct/relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must be fluent with Git
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Linux environments (RHEL 617/8, RHCSNRHCE CentOS)
• Experience with Windows system administration, system monitoring, instrumentation, resiliency and performance.
• Working in an Agile dev environment (excludes education experience such as bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field)
• Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment preferred
• Experience with caching technologies (Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC, etc.)
• Experience with MySQL (Clusters, Replication, and Tuning) and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus). Knowledge of security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, PCI compliance etc.
• System architecture experience required with a demonstrated ability to read the code and understand the coding logic to assist in troubleshooting
• Experience managing/monitoring AWS cloud and virtualized servers for optimal performance while working in a Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment
• Familiarity with software development life cycle models, agile, and DevOps programming methodologies.
• Fluent skills in object-oriented programming and experience in at least one programming language such as Ruby, C, C++, GO, Python, or Java.
• Experience acquiring in-depth understanding of large complex software systems to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk, and understand varied customer deployments.
• Ability to successfully work with customers, developers, testing, project management, and support staff
• Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skills
• Clarity and precision in verbal and written communications
• Maintain / upgrade/ patch tracking and documentation software (Confluence / Jira)
• Create, Assist, and Implement design and maintenance web service infrastructure and deployments
• Analyze service stack and make recommendations for further improvements
• Identify processes and capabilities that can be streamlined and automated
• Communicate effectively to help bridge stakeholder and development requirements
• Assist with support and operations where necessary
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to information being processed, stored, or accessed
• Leverage programming Languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, and Java
• Proficient with DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering methodologies.
• Proficient automating network infrastructure configuration using Software Defined Networking
• Ability to have a holistic view of service development and deployment architecture
• Understanding of SLA requirements and role of high availability architectures, performance optimization, and monitoring techniques
• Act in the capacity to support deployment and operations when necessary
• Set up and configure a continuous integration environment by leveraging Configuration Management, containerization, serverless technologies, and Kubernetes.
• Architect and develop best practices for software build tools (Gradle, Maven, ANT, Shell) and continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Bamboo), and infrastructure automation (Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Puppet, Chef, ansible, etc.)
• Experience working cross functionally across multiple teams

Benefits Package

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium plus a company-funded HSA
• Dental insurance with 100% employer paid premium
• Vision insurance with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid life insurance 100%
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

Environment and Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, California, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].