Senior DevOps Engineer

About the role

Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to engineer and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) from which mission applications are developed and deployed. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. This position requires onsite support at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities

• Providing application development-programming for projects and infrastructure support activities.
• Designing and developing enterprise applications in a Web environment.
• Developing, creating, and modifying general computer applications software or specialized utility programs.
• Analyzing user needs and developing software solutions.
• Designing software or customizing software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency.
• Analyzing and designing databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
• Managing websites including design, develop, deploy and maintain activities as well as performs testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing Kubernetes platforms such as Rancher or EKS, including deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with CI/CD concepts and methodologies, including building and maintaining automated pipelines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with automation tools such as Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
• Proven proficiency with Agile Software Development methodologies, architecting solutions, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Experience with user interface analysis, performance tuning, workload analysis, and downtime analysis.
• Strong understanding of Linux systems administration and networking principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to adhering to strict security protocols and best practices.
• US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with Python and JavaScript software languages.
• Familiarity with containerized software engineering practices and technologies.
• Familiarity with agile software engineering methodologies.
• Experience with other cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with security scanning and vulnerability management tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Security+).

Pay

The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $200,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.