Senior Developer - Sme

Tuknik Government Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a an innovative Senior Developer specializing in Orchestration, Automation, and AIOps to help drive our digital transformation initiatives to support TGS and our government customer in Camp Spring, MD. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing automated solutions that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. The place of performance for this position may be at Stennis Space Center, MS or Camp Springs, MD.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include but are not limited to:

The Senior Developer for Orchestration, Automation, and AIOps will be responsible for developing and implementing automated solutions across our technology stack. Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop automation workflows and orchestration solutions
• Implement AIOps platforms and tools to enhance IT operations
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines
• Develop and integrate automated monitoring and alerting systems
• Build self-healing systems and automated remediation processes
• Create documentation and runbooks for automated processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities
• Mentor junior team members on automation best practices
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical systems support
• Evaluate and implement new automation tools and technologies

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development
• 5+ years of experience with automation and orchestration tools
• 3+ years of experience with AIOps platforms and machine learning applications
• Strong background in DevOps practices and principles

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar)
• Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, or Puppet)
• Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security principles
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and documentation abilities
• Experience with version control systems (Git)

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience with artificial intelligence and machine learning applications
• Knowledge of ServiceNow or similar ITSM platforms
• Experience with event correlation and analysis
• Public cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with chaos engineering principles
• Knowledge of security automation and compliance tools
• Experience working in government IT environments
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks
• Experience with big data technologies
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust
• Certification in at least one of the following skills: Software Development, Automation and Orchestration, AIOps, or equivalent.

Office Location and Travel:

• The place of performance for this position may be at Stennis Space Center, MS or Camp Springs, MD.
• No Travel is anticipated.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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