DevOps/ Kubernetes Engineer

System One - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

ALTA IT has a Direct Hire position open for a DevOps/Kubernetes Engineer. This role is critical for the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems. The position is onsite in either Chantilly, Alexandria, or St. Louis, and requires a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph or an active TS/SCI clearance with a willingness to obtain a Polygraph. The ideal candidate will be responsible for automating manual processes and maintaining new processes developed by the CAAT. This includes developing Windows automation using Python and/or Microsoft PowerShell, supporting the deployment of microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline in a multi-tenant environment, and managing GitLab CI/CD pipeline code. The engineer will also configure, troubleshoot, and deploy Docker containers, review code within Git, and provide technical guidance for all capabilities and microservices. Additionally, the role involves creating and maintaining DevOps documentation and conducting security remediation as needed from scans.

Responsibilities

• Automate manual processes currently being handled manually and maintain new processes as developed by the CAAT.
• Develop Windows automation using Python and/or Microsoft PowerShell.
• 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 and 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

• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required OR active TS/SCI and willingness to get a Poly.
• Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or a 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 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.

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, and voluntary plans.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.