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Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a DevOps Developer 3, in Herndon, VA. Job ID#216029
Job Description:
Our team focuses on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We provide support for our Mission Operations Portfolio to design, build, test, deploy, operate, and maintain a wide variety of mission critical platforms and systems for commercial and government customers.
As DevOps Engineer you will perform system automation tasks to include infrastructure automation, security automation, software installation and update automation, and configuration and change control automation. You will provide new solutions to hard technical problems using best DevOps practices with modern and innovative tooling systems. You will provide support for the design, validation and configuration management of computing systems.
Position Responsibilities:
Set up automation and tooling for installation and configuration of Windows servers, Linux servers, Windows workstations, and related software components
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and security fixes with automation
Automate configuration and management of network services, such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory, to facilitate communication and resource sharing within the network
Automate implementation and management of backup strategies to ensure data protection and disaster recovery capabilities in case of system failures or data loss. Automate monitoring of system performance to support capacity planning and backup and disaster recovery planning
Automate implementation and maintenance of security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls, to protect the system from unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats
Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and responsiveness
Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, as well as generate reports on system performance, security, and compliance
Participate in planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations. Ensure compatibility and adherence to best practices, leading by example
Stay current on latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices. Continuously and proactively hone and grow skills and knowledge
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with current full scope polygraph, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) This position is contingent on clearance verification and customer concurrence
3+ years of experience with Development Operations (DevOps)
3+ years of experience with scripting programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar
Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor's degree or higher
Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 5: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Network protocols and services knowledge, such as DNS, DHCP
Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, to perform virtual machine management, resource allocation, and performance optimization
Familiarity with using a scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate routine tasks, streamline processes, and improve efficiency
Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Jenkins
Certifications in DevOps, DevOps Tooling, or IT Certifications
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Job Description:
Our team focuses on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We provide support for our Mission Operations Portfolio to design, build, test, deploy, operate, and maintain a wide variety of mission critical platforms and systems for commercial and government customers.
As DevOps Engineer you will perform system automation tasks to include infrastructure automation, security automation, software installation and update automation, and configuration and change control automation. You will provide new solutions to hard technical problems using best DevOps practices with modern and innovative tooling systems. You will provide support for the design, validation and configuration management of computing systems.
Position Responsibilities:
Set up automation and tooling for installation and configuration of Windows servers, Linux servers, Windows workstations, and related software components
Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and security fixes with automation
Automate configuration and management of network services, such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory, to facilitate communication and resource sharing within the network
Automate implementation and management of backup strategies to ensure data protection and disaster recovery capabilities in case of system failures or data loss. Automate monitoring of system performance to support capacity planning and backup and disaster recovery planning
Automate implementation and maintenance of security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls, to protect the system from unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats
Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and responsiveness
Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, as well as generate reports on system performance, security, and compliance
Participate in planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations. Ensure compatibility and adherence to best practices, leading by example
Stay current on latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices. Continuously and proactively hone and grow skills and knowledge
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with current full scope polygraph, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) This position is contingent on clearance verification and customer concurrence
3+ years of experience with Development Operations (DevOps)
3+ years of experience with scripting programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar
Amazon Web Services (AWS) experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor's degree or higher
Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Level 5: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Network protocols and services knowledge, such as DNS, DHCP
Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, to perform virtual machine management, resource allocation, and performance optimization
Familiarity with using a scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate routine tasks, streamline processes, and improve efficiency
Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Jenkins
Certifications in DevOps, DevOps Tooling, or IT Certifications
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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