DevOps with Top Secret/SCI with Active Full Scope Polygraph

Title

• DevOps Location
• Fort Meade MD Length
• Contract (5 years+) Key Responsibilities Infrastructure as Code and Automation Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scripting to automate tasks, provision managed services, and build tools using Python, Ansible, and Terraform Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, Lambdas, S3, SNS, SQS, Event Router, Athena, and Step Functions using Terraform and auto scaling Automate provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of cloud resources Implement infrastructure testing and validation practices for IaC deployments Container Orchestration and Platform Engineering Install, configure, and provide performance tuning utilizing Kubernetes, Docker Compose, NiFi, and cloud-native logging and metrics collection tools Manage Kubernetes clusters with a focus on EKS, ECS, and/or Fargate Design and implement containerized deployment strategies supporting microservice architectures Monitor container health, resource utilization, and optimize cluster performance CI/CD Pipeline Management Manage CI/CD pipelines to automate building, testing, and deploying code utilizing GitLab runners and Argo CD Develop and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes Implement GitOps workflows for declarative infrastructure and application delivery Integrate automated testing, security scanning, and quality gates into pipeline stages Cloud Platform Management (AWS) Manage commercial cloud computing platforms (AWS) including compute, storage, networking, and serverless services Implement and maintain AWS networking principles including VPCs, NATs, and IP Gateways Monitor cloud resource utilization, cost optimization, and capacity planning Implement cloud security best practices including IAM policies, security groups, and encryption System Hardening and Compliance Patch, harden, and maintain compliance of RHEL-based systems in accordance with DoD security requirements Implement and maintain STIG compliance across infrastructure components Support security audits and vulnerability remediation activities Ensure systems meet RMF and

NIST 800-53

security control requirements Reliability and Collaboration Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and ensure system uptime Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures for production systems Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders across the program

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience / 4+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree). Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Experience:

12+ years of professional experience in DevOps engineering, infrastructure automation, and cloud platform management within DoD/IC classified environments. Per the Prime, 9+ years with a Bachelor's or 7+ years with a Master's degree.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph (within the last 7 years)

• must be active prior to start Current Security+ CE certification Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Proficiency in Python, Ansible, and Terraform for infrastructure automation Experience patching, hardening, and maintaining compliance of RHEL systems Experience managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab runners and Argo CD Experience with container technologies including Kubernetes, Docker Compose, and NiFi Proficiency managing AWS commercial cloud computing platforms Desired Skills Design, build, and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, Lambdas, S3, SNS, SQS, Event Router, Athena, and Step Functions using Terraform and auto scaling Understanding of AWS networking principles including VPCs, NATs, and IP Gateways Experience developing and managing GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes Collaboration with development teams to optimize application performance and reliability Experience troubleshooting infrastructure issues and ensuring system uptime Kubernetes experience with a focus on EKS, ECS, and/or Fargate Familiarity with cloud-native logging and metrics collection tools Experience with Argo CD for GitOps-based continuous delivery