Overview
On Site
70/hr - 80/hr
Full Time
Skills
IT Management
Mentorship
Boost
Performance Analysis
Documentation
Presentations
Management
Streaming
Security+
Linux+
Shell Scripting
Bash
Korn Shell
C
Python
Command-line Interface
Ansible
Configuration Management
Forensics
Linux
Amazon Web Services
DevOps
High Availability
Regulatory Compliance
STIG
Security Controls
NIST 800-53
Git
Workflow
JIRA
Testing
JUnit
Terraform
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Cloud Computing
IaaS
Attention To Detail
FOCUS
Multitasking
Organizational Skills
Communication
SAP BASIS
Job Details
Senior DevOps Engineer
This company is looking for a seasoned DevOps professional to join our team and support our Cloud-centric DevOps initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Compliance as Code, along with a strong technical foundation and the ability to contribute both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
The company is located in Reston, VA and will be a hybrid model.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.
This company is looking for a seasoned DevOps professional to join our team and support our Cloud-centric DevOps initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Compliance as Code, along with a strong technical foundation and the ability to contribute both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
The company is located in Reston, VA and will be a hybrid model.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Offer technical leadership and mentorship on automation projects and best practices
- Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Compliance as Code within cloud platforms
- Build self-service tools to empower operations teams and boost infrastructure efficiency
- Contribute to efforts that promote self-healing and self-diagnosing infrastructure and services
- Develop automation for monitoring, metrics gathering, and performance analysis
- Create clear and comprehensive documentation to support implementation and operations
- Prepare documentation suitable for both internal stakeholders and customer presentations
- Manage and prioritize multiple work streams across various engagements
- Active Tier 5 (T5) background investigation or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
- Certifications required within 3 months: Security+ and a Linux cert (e.g., Linux+, RHSCA)
- Proficiency in Shell scripting (Bash, Korn, C)
- Advanced Python programming and automation expertise
- Experience automating AWS Cloud tasks using Boto3, AWS CLI, or similar tools
- Skilled in Ansible for Linux configuration management and task automation
- Strong troubleshooting skills and forensic analysis of Linux systems and log files
- In-depth knowledge of AWS Cloud; AWS DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect Associate certification preferred
- Familiarity with high-availability tools like Pacemaker
- Experience with DISA STIG compliance tools such as STIG Viewer and SCC
- Understanding of implementing and maturing security controls aligned with frameworks like NIST 800-53
- Comfortable with Git and modern Git workflows, especially when integrated with tools like Jira
- Experience with code quality tools (e.g., Pylint) and testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit)
- Proficiency in infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD practices and tools in cloud-based environments
- Strong diagnostic skills for complex issues in cloud infrastructure
- Detail-oriented with a strong security focus
- Prior experience in enterprise environments with extensive host deployments
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills-verbal, written, and interpersonal
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.
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