DevOps Architect Engineer
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH · 2 mo ago
On-siteArt & CreativeFull-time
Responsibilities
- Architect and refine DevOps processes, frameworks, and strategies for highly secure environments.
- Configure, manage, and streamline CI/CD pipelines to improve development and release efficiency.
- Deploy and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef to automate workflows and system deployment.
- Design and implement solutions for secure cloud platforms, including AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or private cloud systems.
- Ensure architecture meets DoD risk management framework (RMF) standards, STIGs, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Employ monitoring tools (Splunk, ELK Stack, Prometheus, etc.) to ensure system performance and reliability.
- Facilitate communication between development, operations, and cybersecurity teams while implementing Agile workflows.
- Continuously evaluate and improve system efficiency, reliability, and scalability for high availability.
- Develop and maintain architectural documentation, operational guides, and compliance materials for all DevOps solutions.
Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance (SCI or higher preferred).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of professional experience in software development, systems engineering, or DevOps architecture, with at least 5 years supporting federal/DoD projects.
- Proven expertise in CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration technologies.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
- Deep understanding of secure networking, firewalls, and access control solutions in classified environments.
- Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards (RMF, STIGs, NIST 800-53).
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and services (AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, etc.).
- Experience with Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle complex systems integration challenges.