DevOps Systems EngineerHerndon, VA, United StatesWe are seeking a qualified candidate to fill the role of a DevOps Systems Engineer. The candidate will be responsible for developing CI/CD build and deploy pipelines, integrating tools into the pipeline, and managing debugging integration issues. The position encompasses various aspects of the DevOps process.Job Duties:Development of CI/CD Build and Deployment PipelinesWrite/modify Jenkins-based groovy scriptsWrite/update CloudFormation scriptsTroubleshoot pipeline issues across Jenkins and AWS Environments (Linux EC2, RDS, CloudFormation, Elasticsearch, etc.)Document key features for developer useAssist in writing and maintaining scripts for process improvements (e.g., stage/unstage builds, branch tag automation, automating variance corrections across networks)Integrate tools into the pipelineCollaborate with development teams to incorporate new microservices into the pipeline and troubleshoot as necessaryWork on automating installations of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products into the architectureDebugging integration issuesIdentify issues in the deployment (e.g., potentially intermittent connectivity issues from an API Server to the Database)Monitor and assist in developing scripts to monitor AWS services to ensure proper functionalityDevOps Tool IntegrationAssist in integrating various tools for the DevOps process (SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, Robot Framework/Selenium, Artifactory, etc.)Required:A Bachelors degree and 9+ years of relevant experience OR a Masters degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirementExperience with Linux EnvironmentsExperience with scripting languages, such as Bash and PythonStrong problem-solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skillsExperience with Git for Source ControlUnderstanding and willingness to work in a DevSecOps-oriented environment with an Infrastructure as Code mindsetActive CompTIA Security+ CE Certification (or equivalent DoD IAT Level 2 cert)Position is 100% onsite.
NO EXCEPTIONSTS/SCI CI PolyDesired:Experience with CloudFormation, ElasticsearchBasic understanding of an Object-Oriented Programming Language, preferably Java or PythonExperience integrating Jenkins and Docker for automated CI/CD pipelinesBasic understanding of Kubernetes or OpenShift Container Platform