DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Deploy, triage and maintain a production big data pipeline using a microservice architecture running on Kubernetes, Elasticsearch backend, and Kafka messaging
• Enhance, improve, and maintain CI/CD and DevOps scripts and processes to facilitate faster development, quicker error detection and resilient deployments
• Design, develop, and support scalable, redundant infrastructure to include physical and virtualized environments
• Use Helm to configure Kubernetes deployments to support new feature requirements
• Collaborate with System Engineers to design solutions for new features and requirements
• Provide technical input to systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models working in coordination/collaboration with SE team members and Architect team
• Participate in Agile release planning, scrum of scrums, bug triage, design sessions and other meetings

Requirements

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 8+ years in software development, system engineering or related field. 6+ years of experience with Master’s degree.
• Must have an active Top Secret/ SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
• Knowledgeable in navigating Linux OS
• Experienced with container / container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes
• Skilled with CI/CD pipeline orchestration and the use of Gitlab
• Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution

Qualifications

• Experience with systems at scale
• Experience/knowledge of key Agile processes and techniques
• Experience with development, i.e. Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, Java, etc.
• Experience on a production/ enterprise system
• Experience with any of the following technologies: Kafka or other message passing systems (AMQP, JMS), Kubernetes monitoring, e.g., Prometheus/ Graphana, GPU-based Kubernetes, SALT for deployment automation, Helm and Helmfile, Nexus

About Xcelerate Solutions

Xcelerate Solutions is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate's culture is defined by its diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to its employees has been recognized by its inclusion on the Washington Business Journal's "50 Best Places to Work" list as well as being a "Great Place to Work" certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!

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