DevOps Engineer Senior

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps methodologies to join our IT team in Sterling, VA. This role requires 2 days on-site per week.

About the role

The ideal candidate will lead the integration of complex systems, automate workflows, and facilitate continuous integration and continuous deployment practices to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability. This role bridges gaps between systems, teams, and processes, requiring deep expertise in both software development and IT operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of integrated systems solutions to support enterprise objectives.
• Develop and maintain robust automation workflows for software build, test, and deployment processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Architect and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and operational activities.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and other IT teams to ensure seamless, high-quality software delivery.
• Conduct systems analysis and evaluation to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
• Ensure systems integration aligns with industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Provide expert guidance and support for DevOps tools and practices, facilitating knowledge sharing across teams.
• Manage and monitor integrated systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Lead root cause analysis for system issues and implement strategic solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in systems integration and DevOps, recommending adoption of new tools and practices where beneficial.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field and five (5) years or more of related experience in systems integration and automation within a DevOps culture.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Strong expertise in DevOps methodologies and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their management APIs.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in DevOps, cloud computing, or related fields (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Certified Administrator).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration.

Clearance

Current holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one. Employment is contingent upon obtaining a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting.

Pay

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.