SENIOR DEVOPS ENGINEER

SAIC - Sterling, VA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Sterling, VA

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior DevOps Engineer will lead the integration of complex systems and automate workflows to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability. This role focuses on implementing DevOps methodologies, facilitating continuous integration and deployment practices, and bridging gaps between software development and IT operations. The position is hybrid, requiring some onsite attendance initially, transitioning to fully remote work thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of integrated systems solutions to support enterprise objectives.
• Develop and maintain robust automation workflows for software build, test, and deployment processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Architect and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and operational activities.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and other IT teams to ensure seamless, high-quality software delivery.
• Conduct systems analysis and evaluation to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
• Ensure systems integration aligns with industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Provide expert guidance and support for DevOps tools and practices, facilitating knowledge sharing across teams.
• Manage and monitor integrated systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Lead root cause analysis for system issues and implement strategic solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in systems integration and DevOps, recommending adoption of new tools and practices where beneficial.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and five (5) years or more of related experience in systems integration and automation within a DevOps culture; Masters and three (3) years or more experience in systems integration and automation within a DevOps culture.
• Current holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Strong expertise in DevOps methodologies and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their management APIs.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications in DevOps, cloud computing, or related fields (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Certified Administrator).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration.