DevOps/Kubernetes Engineer

$125,000 - $175,000/Yr

Qwalifize Staffing & Consulting - Chantilly, VA

Part-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking an experienced DevOps/Kubernetes Engineer to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems. This role involves automating manual processes, maintaining existing processes, and developing Windows automation using Python and/or Microsoft PowerShell. The engineer will support the deployment of microservices through a DevSecOps pipeline in a multi-tenant environment, manage GitLab CI/CD pipeline code, and provide technical guidance for microservices.

Responsibilities

• Automate manual processes and maintain processes developed by the CAAT.
• Develop Windows automation using Python and/or Microsoft PowerShell.
• Support the deployment of microservices through a DevSecOps pipeline in a multi-tenant environment.
• Manage GitLab CI/CD pipeline code and configure, troubleshoot, and deploy Docker containers.
• Review code in Git repositories and provide technical guidance for microservices.
• Support developer testing and create and maintain DevOps documentation.
• Perform security remediation as needed and other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph, or willingness to take a Polygraph.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of recent experience with Kubernetes infrastructure, preferably with OpenShift or EKS.
• A minimum of 2-3 years of recent experience with Docker containers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages.
• Demonstrated experience administrating both Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of custom code development and reviews.
• Experience with GitLab functionality, error codes, and scripting.
• Experience with AWS services and technologies (e.g., CloudFormation, S3, ECS).
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (e.g., 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.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical and dental coverage
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• 401(k) plan with up to 4% match
• End-of-year profit sharing paid out in 401(k)