Red Arch is hiring a
DevOps Engineer to join our team!
Position Detail: We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support the modernization and deployment of a critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Nexus Repository management, and building and maintaining Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments.
You will be responsible for automating deployment processes, managing artifact repositories, and orchestrating infrastructure upgrades across Windows Server environments while planning the migration path to AWS cloud infrastructure. Strong expertise in Windows Server administration, AWS cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudFormation/Terraform), and infrastructure-as-code practices are essential. Experience with containerization strategies for Java applications, configuration management tools, and implementing security controls in both on-premises VMware and cloud environments is highly valued.
Position Responsibilities:
CI/CD & Automation:
Design, implement, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
Automate deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments
Manage Nexus Repository for artifact storage and dependency management
Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using CloudFormation and/or Terraform
Infrastructure Management:
Build and maintain Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments
Administer Windows Server environments and orchestrate infrastructure upgrades
Plan and execute migration strategies from on-premises VMware to AWS cloud infrastructure
Configure and manage AWS services including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, and related components
Containerization & Security:
Develop containerization strategies for Java applications
Implement configuration management tools and practices
Apply security controls in both on-premises VMware and AWS cloud environments
Monitor system performance and implement optimization strategies
Education and Experience
13+ Years of experience in Systems or IT related roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master's Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience
Required Quals
Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
Nexus Repository management experience
Building and maintaining Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments
Strong expertise in Windows Server administration
Strong expertise in AWS cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudFormation/Terraform)
Infrastructure-as-code practices
Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI government clearance which requires US
Desired Quals
TS/SCI with an in-scope Polygraph
Containerization strategies for Java applications
Configuration management tools
Implementing security controls in both on-premises VMware and cloud environments
Work Locations
Annapolis Jct, MD, Washington DC or Reston VA
Salary range for this position $129,000-179,000 #CJ
The Red Arch Solutions pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.Red Arch Solutions Benefits Snapshot: - 100% paid employee healthcare premiums. CareFirst Advantage Best in Class Benefits.
- HaloScripts Concierge prescription medication service
- Generous PTO.
- 10 % 401K 6% match vested day one and up to 4% profit sharing contribution.
- Annualized bonus compensation.
- Spot bonuses for hard work.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- 529 College Saving Plan.
- College Loan Pay Back Program.
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Generous Referral Bonuses.
Red Arch Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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