DevOps Engineer

Simventions•Dahlgren, VA

1d•$75,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

SimVentions is a 100% employee-owned business and has consistently been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work. We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team! Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a continuous integration/continuous development (CI/CD) environment using containerization technologies (e.g. Red Hat Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker, etc.) and cloud environments (e.g. Amazon Web Services). This position requires full-time, onsite support at NSWC Dahlgren and could require occasional off-hours support (e.g. evenings).

Requirements

At least 3 years' experience supporting code deployments to a cloud environment
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker, etc.)
Must be proficient in Windows OS
Must have active Security+ certification
An ACTIVE Top Secret Clearance (with SCI eligibility) is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kubernetes (ELK) stacks
Advanced AWS certifications (e.g. DevOps Engineer Professional, Solutions Architect Professional)
Elasticsearch and Kibana certifications
Kubernetes Administrator certification
CompTIA CASP or CISSP certification
BS in STEM field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Conduct daily system checks
Support code deployments to Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
Perform CI/CD pipeline patching, upgrades, and vulnerability scans, including Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans
Capture new processes and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Manage GitLab groups
Implement Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive 401(k) programs
Retirement and Financial Counselors
Health Savings and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life insurance, short- & long-term disability
Continuing Education Assistance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)
Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counseling
Supplemental Benefit Program
Employee Ownership: Work with the best and help build YOUR company!
Family focus: Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.
Culture: Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
Dress code: Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.
Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.
Open communication: Work in an environment where your voice matters.
Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.
Employee Appreciation: Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.
Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team: Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.
Food: We have a lot of food around here!