DevOps Engineer- Ashburn, VA

DevOps Engineer- Ashburn, VA Ellumen 110-115k United States, Virginia, Ashburn May 11, 2026 DevOps Engineer with Machine Learning and AI expertise Ellumen is a technology-focused company providing next-generation solutions to government clients. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Lead to spearhead a software development implementation project for the Department of Homeland Security. You will take on the task of managing the deployment of a innovative service desk solution using AI solutions to improve user experience and reduce ticket-resolution times, as well as implementing an advanced monitoring solution capable of identifying performance issues across a suite of government applications using either AWS-managed OpenSearch or Splunk. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in cloud and local DevOps, AWS services, system monitoring, and operations support. Experience in MLOps and AI Ops is a significant advantage but not mandatory. US Citizenship required.

Key Responsibilities:

DevOps Responsibilities (Must-Have):

• Lead the implementation of DevOps practices for the deployment of JSM and Confluence in a DoD environment.
• Oversee the deployment and management of system monitoring solutions using AWS managed OpenSearch or Splunk across a suite of applications in potentially asymmetrical and/or low connectivity environments.
• Coordinate and manage the AWS cloud infrastructure deployments, ensuring optimal configuration, security, and performance whether in Cloud One/GovCloud; which may be greenfield or established instances
• Ensure seamless integration and administration of JSM and Confluence, whether deploying in a greenfield environment or integrating with existing systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand access levels and operational constraints, adapting solutions to fit within given parameters.
• Mentor and train team members on best practices in DevOps and system monitoring
• Please note that the duties listed above are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may be required to perform additional tasks as needed. MLOps and AI Ops Responsibilities (Nice-to-Have):
• Experience with the development of CI/CD pipelines for next generation help desk solutions utilizing AI/ML to automate, preempt, and streamline service desk operations.

Required Qualifications:

DevOps Qualifications (Must-Have):

• Proven experience in DevOps for both cloud (AWS) and on-premises environments.
• Expertise in AWS services, including EKS, ECS, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, and IAM.
• Strong knowledge of JSM and Confluence Data Center deployment and administration
• Proficiency in system monitoring tools such as OpenSearch and Splunk.
• Experience with Kubernetes deployment and administration
• Experience primarily with Terraform and/or Tofu, Terragrunt or similar IaC tools
• Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins and Gitlab
• Valid Security+ CE certification (or earned within 3 months of employment) MLOps and AI Ops Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):
• Experience in AI/ML and MLOps practices, with a focus on automation and intelligent operations.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies such as NLP, RPA, predictive analytics, and anomaly detection.
• Interest or experience in AI Ops and advanced automation solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Operational expertise in managing and supporting IT service desks.
• Experience with Cloud One/GovCloud deployments.
• Previous experience working with DoD or other government clients.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.