Deployment & Installation EngineerWe have an exciting opportunity at the Department of State! Deployment & Installation Engineer provides installation and deployment of customer applications securely across the global enterprise. We utilize a Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) model and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach.Responsibilities:You will be required to perform pre-deployment testing, and Deployment Readiness Reviews (DRR) to validate that applications meet all operational and security standards prior to launch.Upon approval you will execute deployments of applications using DevSecOps/CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) to ensure efficient, consistent, and scalable installations.You will also coordinate deployments with Government change management processes and collaborate with DoS specialists to optimize configuration parameters and minimize operational disruption.Additionally, you will be required to Implement standardized rollback and recovery procedures to ensure rapid service restoration in the event of deployment failures.The Deployment & Installation Engineer will maintain comprehensive deployment records, including as-built configurations and SOPs, and provide accurate status reporting on all installation and deployment activities.Education and Experience:The following are the education and experience required for this position:5+ yearsBachelor's in IT or related fieldCompTIA Server+ CertificationSecret Security ClearancePreferred Requirements:Comp TIA Sec+, ITIL 4 Foundation Certification(s)Physical Requirements:This position requires the ability to perform the below essential functions:Sitting for long periodsStanding for long periodsAmbulate throughout an officeAmbulate between several buildingsStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as requiredRepeatedly lift and carry weight up to 40 poundsTravel by land or air transportation up to 10%About Empower AIAll hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success.
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