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DevOps Engineer

Techead

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Herndon, VA
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$150,000 - $230,000

Job Description

TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor.

Responsibilities:
Deploy, and manage highly available applications to ensure system reliability and scalability.
Write clean, maintainable code (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or similar) to automate cybersecurity workflows.
Build and maintain custom CLI tools, APIs, and dashboards that streamline the developer experience.
Implement, and maintain HashiCorp Nomad clusters and Kubernetes clusters for workload orchestration.
Execute DNS configuration, management, and performance tuning for enterprise-grade systems.
Develop and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
Build and manage multiple CI/CD pipelines with GitLab or equivalent tools to automate deployments and streamline development workflows for rapid development and integration
Perform system monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Automate security testing and monitoring within the DevOps workflows using ACAS and Trivy.
Analyze cybersecurity scan findings and work with the cybersecurity team to identify false positive findings.
Assist the cybersecurity team in assembling the required Body of Evidence to submit for False Positive exceptions
Assist the cybersecurity team in assembling the required Body of Evidence to submit containerized and non-containerized software packages for enterprise software approval
Integrate static code analysis tools such as GitLab SAST, Fortify or Sonarqube and other security mechanisms into CI/CD pipelines.
Build and maintain custom tools to automate cybersecurity analysis and correlation workflows as new cybersecurity compliance requirements emerge
Perform cybersecurity remediation on DevOps managed Virtual Machines to include OS patching, OS STIGing, and software package updates
Build, maintain, and monitor configuration management of release products.
Troubleshoot and resolve network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure issues.

Minimum Requirements:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to pass a CI polygraph.
Must be able and willing to work in a SCIF environment in Herndon Virginia forty hours a week
Minimum of 5+ years of Industry experience as a DevOps engineer and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (or a Masters degree and 3 years experience)
Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C#, or similar)
Strong expertise in cloud environments, including deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Proven track record in building and operating Cloud Native Applications using tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience in managing, integrating and utilizing PKI certificates for user and Non-Person-Entity Authentication and Authorization
In-depth experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent.
Solid experience in creating and managing CI/CD build pipelines using GitLab or similar tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or equivalent languages.
Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with security best practices in DevOps pipelines (e.g., Trivy, Grype, GtiLab SAST, Sonarqube, etc.).
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
Strong knowledge of networking and load balancing technologies.
Experience with source configuration management tools such as Git.
CI & CD development experience with technologies like Bash, Jenkins, or GitLab.
Experience with automated deployment technologies such as Cloud Formation, Ansible, Puppet or Chef.
Cloud Technologies deployment experience.
Open-source application deployments and maintenance.
Custom source application deployments and maintenance.
Moderate LINUX system administration experience (RedHat, Rocky Linux, Alma Linux or similar)).
Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, web services and SQL databases.
Experience working in an Agile environment.

Desired Skills:
Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access.
Experience with distributed processing methods and tools, such as REST APIs, microservices, IaaS/PaaS services.
Experience developing and deploying web services.
Experience in implementing Docker STIGs
Experience with technical cybersecurity remediation in the context of a Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) program
RHCSA or LPIC1/LPIC2 certifications or equivalent
Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification
Docker Certified Associate

TECHEAD's mission is to make our associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.
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