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Optimum Governmental Solutions LLC
Linux/Devops Engineer
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What they do
A Unix Administrator or Engineer installs, configures, and maintains UNIX operating systems operating within a business. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with the operating system's servers, hardware, applications, and software. Detects, diagnoses, and reports UNIX related problems on servers.
$118,096 / year median in Virginia
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Job Requirements Manassas, VA Secret Polygraph not specified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description Responsibilities
- Engage as an active member of a cross-functional team responsible for enabling a seamless developer experience.
- Automate infrastructure, tools, and workflows to streamline operations, deployment, and monitoring processes.
- Design, implement, orchestrate, and maintain containerized environments to support modern application delivery.
- Use CI/CD pipelines to migrate current infrastructure into containerized and cloud-based environments.
- Maintain and enhance the DevSecOps pipeline, implementing process improvements to increase reliability and speed.
- Collaborate closely with software and infrastructure development teams to optimize application performance and ensure smooth integration of new features.
- Develop and maintain cyber-secure infrastructure in alignment with established security standards and best practices.
- Apply technical standards and methodologies creatively to solve complex engineering challenges.
- Champion improvements to developer experience by identifying pain points and implementing tools and processes that reduce friction.
- Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies, and proactively identify opportunities to operationalize them.
- Provide collaborative technical leadership, supporting and positioning team members for success.
- Contribute to the modernization and containerization of existing infrastructure to improve performance and usability and support cloud migration. Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, and at least 2 years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree.
- Basic Linux fundamentals and command line experience, with a strong preference for deeper Linux expertise.
- Experience working with Linux in a professional or academic environment.
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies.
- Familiarity with CNCF-graduated projects such as ArgoCD, Prometheus, Grafana, Nexus, and Helm.
- Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar CI/CD platforms.
- Experience with DISA cyber security standards and best practices.
- Ability to develop and maintain cyber-secure infrastructure.
- Agile development experience (preferred).
- Ability to work effectively in a flexible environment that embraces rapid change and continuous learning.
- Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship, as required for access to classified information. Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Passion for creating a pain-free developer experience and understanding of common challenges in delivering new features to production.
- Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to support containerized and cloud-based deployments.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices.
- Thorough knowledge of technology trends and willingness to champion new ideas and process improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and operationalize emerging tools and technologies.
- Experience working in highly secure environments or classified settings.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and support for the growth of others.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply technical standards and methodologies in creative ways.
- Experience working within cross-functional teams that include software, infrastructure, and security professionals.