Senior DevOps Engineer

ASGN - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Worth, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior DevOps Engineer will work with a top government service integrator on cleared project work, focusing on developing and maintaining robust, scalable applications and infrastructure solutions with an emphasis on security and automation. This role requires strong technical skills in automation, scripting, and network security, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage automation using Ansible playbooks.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for various automation tasks.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls to ensure network security.
• Manage and optimize virtual machine environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop full-stack applications.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Ansible license configuration, provisioning, firewall, and user setup.
• Deployment of virtual machines in VMware.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance (DoD)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Systems or DevOps Engineer (4+ years)
• Proficiency in Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Strong Python scripting skills.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and network security.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with virtual machines (VMs) and related technologies.
• Familiarity with JavaScript technologies/development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.