DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer
Herndon, VA
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Job 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

Required Skills:

• 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
• 7-10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Desired Skills:

• 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

Company Benefits:
Cornerstone Defense offers a comprehensive list of benefits, designed to give employees and their families several options to choose from when selecting benefits that best fit their needs. These offerings include not only a full suite of the traditional Medical/Dental/Vision insurances, but also a number of other benefits and perks to include, but not limited to: A 401(K) plan with a company match, tuition and training assistances, paid vacation/leave, a fitness reimbursement program, college savings plan, commuter benefits, financial advisory services, flex spending accounts, health savings accounts, STD/LTD coverage, life and AD&D insurance, employee assistance programs, life financial planning assistance, and legal resources.