This organization is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to contribute to the development and maintenance of infrastructure and deployment processes. The role requires a strong background in automation, containerization, cloud computing, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).

This is a Full-time position based in Fairfax, VA. The target pay range is $112,422 – $168,634 annually. Crucially, U.S. Citizenship is required, and candidates must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Role Summary and Technical Mandate

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a strong passion for automation and optimizing delivery pipelines. You will be responsible for implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), managing container orchestration platforms, and setting up comprehensive monitoring and logging systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automation: Utilize scripting languages (Python, Ruby, Shell) to automate tasks.
• Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Implement IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for automating infrastructure provisioning.
• Configuration Management: Maintain and configure servers using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and utilize orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• CI/CD: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, testing, and deployments, working with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, or GitHub Actions.
• Cloud Services: Deploy and manage infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), configuring VMs, databases, load balancers, and networking components.
• Monitoring & Logging: Set up and configure monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Nagios.
• Version Control: Utilize Git for version control and collaboration.

Required Experience and Technical Qualifications

The candidate must possess at least 5 years of DevOps experience with proficiency across the entire modern DevOps toolchain, including cloud platforms, IaC, and container technologies.

• Experience (Mandatory):
  • 5–7 years of experience in a DevOps or related role.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Ruby, Shell scripting).
  • Experience with automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
  • Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Clearance & Citizenship (Mandatory):
  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Management, or Engineering.