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Senior DevOps Engineer

Spalding, a Saalex Company

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Description

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a DevOps Engineer, SR in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding, a Saalex Company offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Summary: Seeking a senior-level DevOps Engineer with strong developer experience supporting containerized applications. Ideal candidate will identify, prove out, test, and implement pipeline process improvements - including utilizing new or existing GitLab or third-party tools or features; exhibit excellent customer service skills to educate customers on pipeline functionality and troubleshoot pipeline issues; be able to interact with all levels of organizational personnel, from training and mentoring teammates to developing and presenting briefs to leadership.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $135k-$165k (depending on expierence)

Work Location: This is a remote position.

**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD for candidates that are local to the area. Candidates out of state will be onboarded virtually. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however for local candidates, training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.


Essential Functions:

  • Develop DevOps functionality for CI/CD pipeline solutions; improve and maintain GitLab pipeline configurations.
  • Understand/interpret Cyber Security guidelines to resolve code vulnerabilities.
  • Maintain, monitor, and proactively research/pilot solutions to optimize and improve the parent scan pipeline; provide recommendations for technology advancement to streamline CI/CD tools and processes.
  • Assist with GitLab upgrades as received from the vendor (i.e. bi-weekly, monthly, etc.; requires evening support)
  • Configure customer projects/access to pipeline, including configuring git on customer assets and credentials in customer repositories.
  • Onboard new applications/customers to the CI/CD environment, working closely with application developers to provide training/technical guidance/troubleshooting assistance.
  • Craft/help customers craft gitlab-ci.yaml files to orchestrate their child pipelines or test projects; create, maintain, update, and monitor health checks.
  • Research, perform analysis of alternatives, recommend technical solutions, and architect new CI/CD environments and pipelines, such as Cloud migration or supporting classified systems.
  • Provide demos/overviews/briefs/newsletters regarding the pipeline and/or associated tools to customers and/or leadership of various levels.
  • Update and maintain documentation.
  • Provide mentorship to junior teammates.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.


Requirements

Required:
  • CI/CD implementation experience required.
  • Design/development of DevOps pipelines experience required.
  • Proficient communication and documentation skills with experience preparing technical guidance, how-to instructions, test plans, demos, and/or presenting training to internal and external stakeholders required.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification required ; if the candidate does not currently have their certification, they must be willing to obtain within 90 days of onboarding.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical environment.


Desired:
  • Experience with specific CI/CD related tools such as GitLab Ultimate, Nexus, DORA metrics, and Prisma Cloud (formerly Twistlock) preferred.
  • Experience with OpenShift, Nexus, Amazon ECS is a plus.


Security Clearance: Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI.

Education/Experience: BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan
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Established in 2001 in Southern Maryland, Spalding Consulting, Inc. delivers cutting-edge Information Technology (IT), Program Management, and Financial Management solutions to the Department of Defense. Our team of highly skilled and driven professionals is dedicated to providing expert-level support to our customers. Smarter, collaborative, fact-based decision-making together with our commitment to delivering quality solutions to our customers has accelerated the growth of our organization and established our reputation as a leader in our field. Our company culture is dedicated to creating a professional and rewarding work environment for our employees through a strong work-life balance, learning opportunities, and collaboration. Spalding Consulting, Inc. is staffed with creative, ambitious individuals who come together every day to overcome challenges and provide enhanced solutions to our customers.

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