Senior DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI)

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Microsoft SQL Server database development activities.
• Design, develop, document, and maintain database architectures for new and existing applications.
• Build secure, scalable, and maintainable software using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Apply software engineering standards, methodologies, and tools across the full SDLC.
• Translate business and mission requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot software defects, database errors, and performance issues.
• Resolve program errors and develop enhancements to improve functionality and user experience.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operating instructions, and development artifacts.
• Assess system capabilities to address issues involving program intent, output needs, and data acquisition.
• Optimize SQL queries, database schemas, and application performance.
• Collaborate with engineers, system administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to deliver mission-critical solutions.
• Ensure software meets Department of Defense cybersecurity standards and secure coding requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance.
• Minimum Ten (10) years of experience working with security automation technologies.
• Minimum Ten (10) years of experience in Software Engineering or related field.
• Python Coding & Development Experience.
• Gitlab Continuous Integration & Continuous Development Experience.
• (Cl/CD) Implementation & Application Experience.
• Ansible and Terraform Experience.
• User Interface, Web, and API Development Experience.
• Linux Administration Experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Software Engineering & Architecture: Object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, DRY/KISS methodologies, data structures, algorithms, system design.
• API Development: RESTful APIs, GraphQL (preferred).
• Modern Architectures: Microservices, distributed systems, load balancing, caching strategies, message queues, scalable application design.
• Database Technologies: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis), schema design, query optimization, performance tuning.
• Version Control: Git.
• Secure Development: Secure coding practices, software assurance.
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform.
• CI/CD Tools: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI.
• Containerization: Docker; Kubernetes (preferred).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed computing principles.
• Knowledge of high-availability and fault-tolerant system design.
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog).
• Familiarity with OWASP secure coding standards.
• Identity & Access Management (OAuth, JWT).
• Front-end development using React, Angular, or Vue.
• Experience with Kafka or Amazon Kinesis.
• Machine learning or data engineering experience.
• Application profiling and advanced performance optimization.
• Deep database performance tuning expertise.
• Strong professional and communication skills.