Senior DevOps Engineer
Securiport · Reston, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid software development and deployment.
- Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS and Azure) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across development, QA and UAT environments.
- Automate operational processes including deployment, monitoring, and system management in the environments above.
- Ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of infrastructure and applications.
- Support development teams with best practices in version control, build automation, and containerization.
- Maintain and improve configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
- Support monitor and support environment-related issues, troubleshoot defects, and resolve them to ensure successful release cycles.
- Continuously improve system reliability, efficiency, and scalability.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Cloud Platforms: Deep understanding of cloud service models and infrastructure management, particularly in AWS and Azure.
- DevOps Tools: Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting skills in Bash, Python, for automation and tooling.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Experience managing infrastructure using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK Stack, or other application performance monitoring.
- Version Control: Advanced knowledge of Git, branching strategies, and repository management.
- Windows Systems: Experience managing Windows Server environments, Active Directory, IIS, and related services, including automation using PowerShell and system configuration tools.
- Security Best Practices: Understanding of DevSecOps principles, secrets management, and secure software delivery pipelines.
- System Administration: Strong background in Linux and Windows systems, networking, DNS, firewalls, and load balancers.
- Collaboration & Communication: Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a team-oriented environment.
- Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
- Certifications: Experience with microservices architecture and service meshes (e.g., Istio).
Required Education, Certifications/ Licenses, Related Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field required.
- 7 years’ experience in related field required.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and managing scalable, fault-tolerant infrastructure and CI/CD workflows in lieu of degree, a total of 11 years of experience in related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above.
Physical Job Requirements
- This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated) all the time.
- This position requires the ability to spend all the time viewing computer monitors.
Travel Requirements
- This position has no travel requirements.
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We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.