DevOps Engineer

Applied Research Associates • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

The DevOps Engineer at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is responsible for managing OpenShift environments, developing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring the smooth deployment and scalability of applications. This role requires a strong understanding of DevOps principles, container orchestration, and cloud-native application development, with a focus on automation, monitoring, and security best practices.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelors degree in a related field along with 2-4 years of relevant work experience
• 3+ years of hands-on experience managing and administering OpenShift clusters
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployments, and associated tools
• Proficiency in Docker, container orchestration, and microservices architecture
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools
• Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Minikube, or similar tools
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Java, Terraform or Groovy
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and their integration with OpenShift
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools like ELK stack or Splunk
• Proficiency in Git and experience with version control practices in a team environment
• Knowledge of container security best practices, including vulnerability scanning and network policies

Nice To Haves

• An active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance
• OpenShift Certified Administrator (OCA) or Kubernetes certification
• Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud architectures
• Understanding of networking in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments
• Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to incident resolution
• Experience in implementing DoD STIG's and RMF Assessment Knowledge

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift clusters to support containerized applications
• Build and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes
• Develop and implement automation scripts to optimize infrastructure deployment, scaling, and maintenance using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to ensure high availability and performance of OpenShift environments
• Troubleshoot production issues and resolve them efficiently
• Work closely with developers, QA, and operations teams to integrate DevOps solutions into the development lifecycle
• Manage hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, ensuring seamless integration between OpenShift and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Implement security best practices for containers and Kubernetes, ensure compliance with industry standards, and conduct regular security audits
• Tune application performance, load balancing, and scaling strategies within OpenShift clusters
• Maintain thorough documentation of infrastructure, systems, and processes

Benefits

• Employee ownership
• Professional development opportunities
• Challenging work culture
• Women's Initiative Network (WIN) for career development support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees