DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI)

About the role

Vantor is seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer located in Herndon, VA, to support the development, integration, and cybersecurity compliance of various intelligence capabilities into a Development and subsequently Production environment.

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.
• Absorb and implement 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.

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, VA 40/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.
• 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.
• CID & 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.
• 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.
• CID & 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.
• 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.