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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$150,000 - $230,000
Occasional travel
CI Polygraph
IT - Software
Remote/Hybrid•Columbia, MD (On-Site/Office)
Codescratch is currently seeking a self-motivated and talented DevOps Engineer to build cutting-edge analytics and tools in support of the cyber mission space. Join our team to contribute to innovative engineering projects, creating reliable, scalable, and high-performing software for efficient data processing and informed decision-making. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about designing efficient, secure, and scalable software and thrive in a collaborative environment. You'll own your technical designs, and help shape the big picture. This is your chance to work on real-world challenges in a place where you can learn and grow while supporting mission-critical applications!
The ideal candidate will be an experienced DevOps engineer with a strong foundation in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality solutions. Collaboration and innovation are at the core of this role, requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.
*This position allows for a hybrid schedule but requires candidates to be local for hybrid travel to the Columbia, MD area.*
Key Responsibilities:
Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code to deploy services in an on-prem environment using IaC tools such as Ansible.
The DevOps Engineer will play a key role in monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing proactive measures to prevent service disruptions.
Administering and upholding infrastructure on-prem.
Facilitating the development and deployment of infrastructure of various products on on-prem hardware.
Design, implement, and manage on-premises deployments of physical hardware systems.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline processes and improve system performance.
Automate deployment and configuration management for physical infrastructure.
Monitor and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, ensuring optimal system performance.
Maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures.
Participate in regular security assessments and compliance audits.
Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes specific to on-prem hardware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware systems with existing software solutions.
Why Codescratch?
Codescratch, is a leading software services company that specializes in developing innovative solutions, driving improvements, and optimizing operations in the public and private sectors. Proven track record of success in tackling complex, large-scale challenges that demand out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches. Our focus is on delivering maximum value to our customers, mitigating risks and ensuring the highest quality and efficiency. We provide unprecedented mission successes through software innovations, and could not do it without our amazing employees!
As a group of software engineers that have worked together over a decade in the defense industry, we set out to create an organization that chose the best and left off the worst of our employment experiences. We decided to form a company that would focus on people and the work while setting aside bureaucracy and egos. We are a small company that focuses on our employees first. We are committed to reducing operational expenditures and optimizing administrative procedures, prioritizing employee compensation over corporate infrastructure investment.
Highlights of our benefits package:
We are proud to offer a stellar 401(k) plan on day one.
Codescratch contributes 15% of your earnings each pay period, on top of any contribution you choose to make. No vesting schedule, no lump sum, no gotchas! Our team members stick around because they love the company, not because of gimmicks.
Contribute 12% of your rate towards your premium for healthcare, vision and dental.
Flexibility - get paid for every hour that you work, even if it's over 40!
Education/training allowances.
We invest in you and cover the cost of certifications relevant to your job. We also reimburse some of the cost for books, audiobooks and online video courses.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of Five years of hands-on experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Assurance, or related discipline from an accredited college/university.
One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Relevant certifications may be substituted for education or years of experience
Strong understanding of on-premises infrastructure management.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus) for hardware and software systems.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience enforcing project DevOps processes to ensure consistency of deployments
U.S. citizenship required
Active TS/SCI w. Polygraph clearance required
Must be local to, or willing to relocate to the DMV Metropolitan area
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience in the DoD/Cyber Security industry is highly desirable.
Knowledge of networking protocols and hardware configurations.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in a non-cloud environment.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines in a containerized environment.
Experience with Virtual Machines
Experience monitoring application performance with metrics (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana) and logs with ELK Stack (ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Have, or obtain Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification
Salary Range
Pay range $150,000 - $230,000 (Plus medical and other Benefits).
The pay range for this job level is a general estimated guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced DevOps engineer with a strong foundation in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality solutions. Collaboration and innovation are at the core of this role, requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.
*This position allows for a hybrid schedule but requires candidates to be local for hybrid travel to the Columbia, MD area.*
Key Responsibilities:
Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code to deploy services in an on-prem environment using IaC tools such as Ansible.
The DevOps Engineer will play a key role in monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing proactive measures to prevent service disruptions.
Administering and upholding infrastructure on-prem.
Facilitating the development and deployment of infrastructure of various products on on-prem hardware.
Design, implement, and manage on-premises deployments of physical hardware systems.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline processes and improve system performance.
Automate deployment and configuration management for physical infrastructure.
Monitor and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, ensuring optimal system performance.
Maintain documentation related to system configurations, processes, and procedures.
Participate in regular security assessments and compliance audits.
Support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes specific to on-prem hardware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware systems with existing software solutions.
Why Codescratch?
Codescratch, is a leading software services company that specializes in developing innovative solutions, driving improvements, and optimizing operations in the public and private sectors. Proven track record of success in tackling complex, large-scale challenges that demand out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches. Our focus is on delivering maximum value to our customers, mitigating risks and ensuring the highest quality and efficiency. We provide unprecedented mission successes through software innovations, and could not do it without our amazing employees!
As a group of software engineers that have worked together over a decade in the defense industry, we set out to create an organization that chose the best and left off the worst of our employment experiences. We decided to form a company that would focus on people and the work while setting aside bureaucracy and egos. We are a small company that focuses on our employees first. We are committed to reducing operational expenditures and optimizing administrative procedures, prioritizing employee compensation over corporate infrastructure investment.
Highlights of our benefits package:
We are proud to offer a stellar 401(k) plan on day one.
Codescratch contributes 15% of your earnings each pay period, on top of any contribution you choose to make. No vesting schedule, no lump sum, no gotchas! Our team members stick around because they love the company, not because of gimmicks.
Contribute 12% of your rate towards your premium for healthcare, vision and dental.
Flexibility - get paid for every hour that you work, even if it's over 40!
Education/training allowances.
We invest in you and cover the cost of certifications relevant to your job. We also reimburse some of the cost for books, audiobooks and online video courses.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of Five years of hands-on experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Assurance, or related discipline from an accredited college/university.
One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Relevant certifications may be substituted for education or years of experience
Strong understanding of on-premises infrastructure management.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus) for hardware and software systems.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience enforcing project DevOps processes to ensure consistency of deployments
U.S. citizenship required
Active TS/SCI w. Polygraph clearance required
Must be local to, or willing to relocate to the DMV Metropolitan area
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience in the DoD/Cyber Security industry is highly desirable.
Knowledge of networking protocols and hardware configurations.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in a non-cloud environment.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines in a containerized environment.
Experience with Virtual Machines
Experience monitoring application performance with metrics (Prometheus, InfluxDB, Grafana) and logs with ELK Stack (ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Have, or obtain Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT II certification
Salary Range
Pay range $150,000 - $230,000 (Plus medical and other Benefits).
The pay range for this job level is a general estimated guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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