Company Overview:At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our employees are building purpose-driven careers, not just filling jobs. We bring together people with many different perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and achieve more together than we can individually. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. ;br>
Summary:The DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams by implementing automation, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. This role supports the design, deployment, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and secure environments across on-premises and cloud platforms.
Responsibilities:- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support software development and deployment.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Helm, or similar technologies.
- Automate application deployment, infrastructure provisioning, and operational processes.
- Collaborate with developers, testers, and operations teams to improve software delivery and system reliability.
- Support cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring scalability, availability, and performance.
- Monitor and troubleshoot deployment, infrastructure, and application issues.
- Implement DevOps best practices, including version control, automation, and configuration management.
- Maintain and enhance Git repositories and associated workflows.
- Support system security, compliance, and operational readiness initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in DevOps engineering.
- Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
- Experience developing and deploying CI/CD pipelines in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Proficiency with Terraform, Helm, or equivalent automation and scripting tools.
- Demonstrated experience with Git and modern source control workflows.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), automation, and infrastructure management.
- Experience troubleshooting and optimizing deployment and operational processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience supporting Linux-based environments.
- Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native technologies.
- Strong Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and automation expertise.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance management tools.
Salary Disclosure: Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.
EEO Statement:ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.
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