TS/SCI - Devops/ Systems Engineer

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Information Technology Consultants, LLC is hiring a DevOps/Systems Engineer with a focus on cloud automation advancements. The ideal candidate must have an active TS security clearance and extensive experience with AWS and Windows Server environments.

This role involves maintaining and deploying systems and applications, leading DevOps efforts, and ensuring compliance with security requirements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for conveying ideas and planning work effectively.

The position offers the chance to work on innovative system design with core hours set from 9am to 3pm ET, with potential for evening or weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain SCI post hire.
• DoD 8570 compliance required.
• Experience leading systems administration and DevOps activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement next generation desktop and web‑based production systems.
• Maintain Windows Servers in cloud environments.
• Lead DevOps activities for new system delivery.

Skills

Cloud/Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems

DevSecOps methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

GITLAB functionality

RedHat OpenShift

Python web app development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline

Tools

AWS services/technologies

Jira

Confluence

RocketChat

Job description

Position

Devops/ Systems Engineer

Location

Chantilly VA, Alexandria VA, Gaithersburg, MD

Clearance

TS

Required Certifications

DD8570 compliant Certification (Security+)

Level

T3/ T4

Job Description

BIT,LLC is recruiting for a Devops / Systems Engineer to work on our Cloud Automation Advancements Team. The qualified candidate must have an active TS security clearance, and will work hand-in-hand with technical and program management leadership to implement the next generation desktop and web‑based production and dissemination system. This position will require experience standing up and maintaining Windows Servers in cloud environments, and the deployment and maintenance of custom code, COTS, and GOTS to those environments.

This position involves leading systems administration and DevOps activities that support building and delivering new and innovative systems to implement analytics, exploitation, production, and dissemination using web, remote desktop, and cloud technologies.

Program core hours are 9am-3pm ET. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. When required, schedule changes will be arranged.

Core Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post hire
• DoD 8570 compliance
• Experience with cloud/Amazon Web services (AWS)
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems
• System (hardware, software, and networking) design and architecture
• Understanding of custom code development/reviews
• Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting
• Experience with RedHat OpenShift
• Experience developing webapps with Python
• Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organizational skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail
• Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
• Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g., CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (Lambda, API Gateway, load balancing, auto‑scaling)
• Experience with troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying Docker containers
• Experience writing, maintaining, and describing architecture diagrams
• Team collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)
• Microsoft and/or AWS certifications