Job#: 3025731 Job Description: DevOps Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join a team focused on delivering complex solutions. This role involves designing, building, testing, deploying, operating, and maintaining a wide variety of mission-critical platforms and systems. The engineer will perform system automation tasks, including infrastructure, security, software installation, and configuration automation, while providing new solutions to technical problems using modern tooling and practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up automation and tooling for the installation and configuration of Windows servers, Linux servers, and Windows workstations.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and automate regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and security fixes.
- Automate the configuration and management of network services like DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.
- Automate the implementation and management of backup strategies and monitor system performance to support capacity planning and disaster recovery.
- Automate the implementation and maintenance of security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls.
- Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve system efficiency.
- Maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience with Development Operations (DevOps) and scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB.
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is also required.
- An active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with a current full-scope polygraph is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or higher.
- Knowledge of network protocols and services, such as DNS and DHCP.
- Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Jenkins.
- Relevant certifications in DevOps, DevOps tooling, or other IT fields.
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay rate for this position is between $62.00 and $75.00 per hour. Compensation may vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible employees may be offered benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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