Enterprise Architect - DevOps

Job#: 2081414

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking an Enterprise Architect - DevOps to work onsite in Washington, DC. Must have ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the DevOps architecture and strategy to align with business objectives, improving software delivery speed, quality, and scalability
• Design scalable, resilient, and secure systems that leverage continuous integration (CI), continuous deployment (CD), and automated testing frameworks.
• Create and maintain architecture blueprints that incorporate DevOps best practices and automation tools for both development and operational workflows.
• Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines to automate the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Integrate tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps, or others for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
• Ensure seamless deployment workflows across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments, including staging and production.
• Promote and drive the use of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Develop automated processes for managing cloud resources, including configuration management, server provisioning, and network setup.
• Implement and maintain robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK Stack.
• Ensure the performance, reliability, and security of DevOps environments by continuously assessing and optimizing both infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for DevOps processes and lead the continuous improvement of operational efficiency.
• Architect cloud-based and hybrid solutions to support agile development and continuous delivery with platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Provide guidance on selecting and integrating cloud-native services for containerization, microservices, and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for DevOps processes, pipelines, and automation scripts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture or engineering, with at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience in DevOps practices and tools.
• Strong understanding of DevOps principles, including automation, CI/CD, and infrastructure management.
• Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Extensive experience with containerization and orchestration tools, such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and implementing DevOps solutions in cloud-native environments.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or the ELK Stack.
• Strong knowledge of scripting and programming languages like Python, Bash, Ruby, or Go.
• Understanding of security principles and best practices in DevOps (e.g., DevSecOps).
• Proven ability to lead teams in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and mentor junior engineers.
• Ability to address complex system integration challenges and find innovative solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Knowledge of cloud-native application design and deployment.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to AI/ML integration within DevOps pipelines.
• Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert are preferred.

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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

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 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.