DevOps Engineer

Alexandria, VA 22304

Posted: 09/13/2024 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Developer/Engineer Job Number: 27062 Full Time or Part Time: false

Job Description

Blackstone Talent Group, an award-winning technology consulting and talent agency is seeking a senior Kubernetes/DevOps Engineer to join our Client's team and assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems.

 

Responsibilities

  • The responsibilities of this role are to automate manual processes currently being handled manually as well as maintain and operate new processes as developed by the CAAT.
  • Develop Windows automation with the use of Python and/or Microsoft PowerShell, as appropriate
  • Support the deployment of microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline within a Windows and Linux-based multi-tenant environment.
  • Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipeline code
  • Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy docker containers
  • Review code within Git and extract/create engineering documentation as needed
  • Support Developer deployments
  • Provide technical guidance for all capabilities/microservices
  • Support Developer testing in the environment
  • Create and Maintain DevOps documentation
  • Conduct Security remediation as needed from scans

 

Required Skills:

  • Clearance: TS/SCI clearance and willingness to get a CI Poly
  • Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
  • Security + certification or Higher.
  • Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • 2-3 years of recent experience with Kubernetes infrastructure. Preferably with OpenShift or EKS
  • 2-3 years of recent experience in Docker containers
  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages.
  • Demonstrated experience administrating both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Understanding of custom code development/reviews
  • Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting
  • Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, S3, ECS)
  • Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
  • Experience supporting development testing
  • Experience with cloud-based architectures
  • Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow
  • Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
  • Knowledge of SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices
  • Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)


Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with GitLab CI/CD
  • Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS
  • Experience with troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying docker containers
  • AWS certification (e.g. DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
  • Linux certifications
  • Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies


Security Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI


Blackstone Talent Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackstone Technology Group, a global IT services and software firm that implements technological solutions across commercial industry verticals and the US Federal Government. Blackstone's global talent augmentation practice was founded in 1998. Blackstone Talent Group has offices in San Francisco, Denver, Houston, Colorado Springs, and Washington, DC. We specialize in providing clients the best talent across a variety of industries and sectors.


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