DevOps/Kubernetes Engineer (TS/SCI)

ALTA IT Services - Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The DevOps/Kubernetes Engineer position is a critical role that involves supporting the deployment of microservices through a DevSecOps pipeline in a Linux-based multi-tenant environment. The engineer will be responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipeline code, ensuring that the deployment processes are efficient and secure. This role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting and deploying Docker containers, as well as reviewing code within Git to create and extract necessary engineering documentation. The engineer will also support developer deployments and provide technical guidance for all capabilities and microservices, ensuring that the development teams have the support they need to succeed in their testing and deployment efforts. In addition to the technical responsibilities, the DevOps/Kubernetes Engineer will be tasked with creating and maintaining comprehensive DevOps documentation. This includes conducting security remediation as needed based on scans, ensuring that all deployments adhere to security best practices. The position requires a strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflows, as well as experience in developing and managing CI/CD pipelines. The engineer will work closely with development teams to support their testing efforts in the environment, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline within a 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.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or closely related discipline with 8+ years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 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 software development and software sustainment practices.
• Familiarity with team collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat).

Nice-to-haves

• 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.