DevOps Engineer

Overview

Contract - W2
50% Travel

Skills

Scripting
Elasticsearch
Kibana
Performance Tuning
Apache Kafka
Problem Solving
Devops
Systems Integration
microservices
workflows
Ansible
Openshift
automation
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Infrastructure Management
Safety Principles
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
Python (Programming Language)
Agile Methodology
Java (Programming Language)
Administration of Computer Systems
Administrative Operations
Regulatory Compliance
Data Logging
Knowledge of Standards Compliance
Operations Support Systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Network Monitoring
Production Operations
Elk Stack
Logstash

Job Details

Position Title
DevOps Engineer Firewall & Regulatory Readiness*
Location-[Manassas, VA, 20110]
Job Description

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with Firewall experience to support a new Regulatory Readiness initiative, focused on the Firewall Recertification Tool. This role plays a key part in ensuring Firewall and BASTION flow recertification in alignment with SOL/DOR compliance requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience across DevOps, automation, observability, and production operations within regulated enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and enhance the Firewall Recertification Tool for Regulatory Readiness initiatives.

  • Ensure Firewall and BASTION flow recertification to meet SOL/DOR compliance standards.

  • Work within an Agile delivery framework, collaborating with cross-functional engineering, infrastructure, and security teams.

  • Design, develop, and operate API integrations and microservices supporting regulatory workflows.

  • Build, manage, and troubleshoot Kafka ingestion pipelines, including performance tuning and optimization.

  • Implement and maintain ELK-based logging, monitoring, and observability solutions.

  • Support production environments, ensuring stability, performance, and audit readiness.

  • Develop and maintain automation using Ansible playbooks and scripting.

  • Perform Unix/Linux (RHEL) system administration and operational support.

  • Monitor and support OpenShift container platforms and network monitoring solutions.

  • Partner with security and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment and readiness.

Required Skills & Qualifications Core Engineering & DevOps

  • Strong experience working in Agile methodologies

  • Proven background across design, development, and operations

  • Hands-on expertise in Java and Python

  • Strong experience with API integration and microservices architecture

Observability & Messaging

  • Experience with ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

  • Strong working knowledge of Kafka, including connectivity, ingestion pipelines, and troubleshooting

  • Experience with infrastructure monitoring and observability frameworks

Automation & Platforms

  • Proficiency with Ansible playbooks and automation frameworks

  • Strong Unix/Linux (RHEL) administration skills

  • Experience working with OpenShift container platforms

  • Knowledge of network monitoring tools

ITSM & Operations

  • Experience using ServiceNow for incident, change, and problem management

  • Strong exposure to supporting enterprise production environments

Experience Requirement

  • This role requires strong, hands-on experience performing the above responsibilities in large-scale, regulated enterprise environments, with demonstrated senior-level ownership across DevOps, firewall operations, and regulatory readiness initiatives.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Firewall governance, BASTION hosts, or network security controls

  • Prior exposure to regulatory, audit, or compliance-driven programs

  • Financial services or highly regulated industry experience

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