DevOps Engineer Level 3

Posted by Varite, Inc

Fort Meade, MD

Permanent

Posted 6 days ago

Pay Rate Range: $100 - $109.15/hr. on W2
Must hold an active Top Secret/SCI with Active Full Scope Polygraph
Position Overview:

**** is seeking a senior DevOps Engineer to support a Lockheed Martin program providing a reliable, highly available platform that orchestrates the microservices of a modernized operational system utilizing cutting-edge technologies. This position requires an experienced infrastructure and automation engineer with deep expertise in Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, and CI/CD pipeline management, operating within an on-site SCIF environment at Fort Meade, MD.
The DevOps Engineer will design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure, automate deployment processes, and ensure system reliability and security compliance across classified networks.
Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (administered within the last 7 years) and a current Security+ CE certification prior to start.
This role requires 12+ years of professional experience in DevOps engineering, infrastructure automation, and cloud platform management.
The position allows little to no work from home and will require a significant portion or all work to be performed in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF).

Key Responsibilities:
Infrastructure as Code and Automation:

Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting to automate tasks, provision managed services, and build tools using Python, Ansible, and Terraform
Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, Lambdas, S3, SNS, SQS, Event Router, Athena, and Step Functions using Terraform and auto scaling
Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources
Implement infrastructure testing and validation practices for IaC deployments

Container Orchestration and Platform Engineering:

Install, configure, and provide performance tuning utilizing Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi, and cloud-native logging and metrics collection tools
Manage Kubernetes clusters with a focus on EKS, ECS, and/or Fargate
Design and implement containerized deployment strategies supporting microservice architectures
Monitor container health, resource utilization, and optimize cluster performance

CI/CD Pipeline Management:

Manage CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, and deploying code utilizing GitLab runners and Argo CD
Develop and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes
Implement GitOps workflows for declarative infrastructure and application delivery
Integrate automated testing, security scanning, and quality gates into pipeline stages

Cloud Platform Management (AWS):

Manage commercial cloud computing platforms (AWS) including compute, storage, networking, and serverless services
Implement and maintain AWS networking principles including VPCs, NATs, and IP Gateways
Monitor cloud resource utilization, cost optimization, and capacity planning
Implement cloud security best practices including IAM policies, security groups, and encryption

System Hardening and Compliance:

Patch, harden, and maintain compliance of RHEL-based systems in accordance with DoD security requirements
Implement and maintain STIG compliance across infrastructure components
Support security audits and vulnerability remediation activities
Ensure systems meet RMF and NIST 800-53 security control requirements

Reliability and Collaboration:

Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability
Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure system uptime
Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures for production systems
Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders across the program

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience / 4+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree). Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in DevOps engineering, infrastructure automation, and cloud platform management within DoD/IC classified environments. Per the Prime, 9+ years with a Bachelor's or 7+ years with a Master's degree.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (within the last 7 years) -- must be active prior to start
Current Security+ CE certification
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Proficiency in Python, Ansible, and Terraform for infrastructure automation
Experience patching, hardening, and maintaining compliance of RHEL systems
Experience managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab runners and Argo CD
Experience with container technologies including Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and NiFi
Proficiency managing AWS commercial cloud computing platforms

Desired Skills:

Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, Lambdas, S3, SNS, SQS, Event Router, Athena, and Step Functions using Terraform and auto scaling
Understanding of AWS networking principles including VPCs, NATs, and IP Gateways
Experience developing and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes
Collaboration with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability
Experience troubleshooting infrastructure issues and ensuring system uptime
Kubernetes experience with a focus on EKS, ECS, and/or Fargate
Familiarity with cloud-native logging and metrics collection tools
Experience with Argo CD for GitOps-based continuous delivery

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