DevOps Engineer with OpenShift, Kubernetes, Containerization

$112,000 - $179,000/Yr

Peraton - Arlington, VA

Full-time

Remote - Arlington, VA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

Peraton is seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our Federal Strategic Cyber program in Arlington, VA. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, implementing containerization strategies, and collaborating with development teams to enhance the software development lifecycle. The position requires a strong focus on security best practices and the ability to troubleshoot issues across various environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices.
• Implement and manage containerization strategies using OpenShift/Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate CI/CD pipelines into the software development lifecycle.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and availability.
• Automate infrastructure and application deployment processes.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented throughout all DevOps procedures.
• Promote and train DevOps principles to fellow teammates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years related technical experience required.
• Proven experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes in production environments.
• Strong understanding of containerization principles (Docker, Podman, etc.).
• Experience with configuring and managing CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, etc.).
• Solid understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) concepts and tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with leveraging benefits of security products within DevSecOps workflow.
• Experience interfacing with clients, technical support personnel, and other technical professionals.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAFe Agile testing environments.
• Experience using GitLab runners, OpenShift BuildConfigs, and/or OpenShift configurations that aid in continuous integration and continuous deployment models.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $112,000 - $179,000 based on experience and other factors.