DevOps Engineer - Level 03 - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies•Columbia, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role requires a DevOps Engineer with a strong background in Linux environments, system architecture, and cloud platforms. The engineer will be responsible for automating deployments, managing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring system reliability and performance. Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph are mandatory for this position.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
Ten (10)+ years working in an Agile dev environment (excludes education experience)
Fluent with Git
Strong knowledge of Linux and Linux environments (RHEL 617/8, RHCSNRHCE CentOS)
Experience with Windows system administration, system monitoring, instrumentation, resiliency and performance
Experience with caching technologies (Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC, etc.)
Experience with MySQL (Clusters, Replication, and Tuning) and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus)
Knowledge of security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, PCI compliance etc.
Ten (10)+ years of system architecture required with a demonstrated ability to read the code and understand the coding logic to assist in troubleshooting
Ten (10)+ years' experience managing/monitoring AWS cloud and virtualized servers for optimal performance while working in a Platform as a Service (PaaS) environment
Familiarity with software development life cycle models, agile, and DevOps programming methodologies
Fluent skills in object oriented programming and experience in at least one programming language such as Ruby, C, C++, GO, Python, or Java
Experience acquiring in-depth understanding of large complex software systems to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk, and understand varied customer deployments
Ability to successfully work with customers, developers, testing, project management, and support staff
Excellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skills
Clarity and precision in verbal and written communications

Nice To Haves

Docker
Kubernetes
AWS
Linux
Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment

Responsibilities

Automate deployments using Jenkins/Bamboo, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Manage and monitor AWS cloud and virtualized servers for optimal performance in a PaaS environment.
Integrate caching technologies (Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC, etc.).
Manage and tune MySQL (Clusters, Replication) and Elasticsearch.
Troubleshoot complex software systems, isolate and reproduce defects, assess risk, and understand customer deployments.
Collaborate effectively with customers, developers, testing teams, project management, and support staff.
Ensure system reliability, resiliency, and performance.
Implement and maintain security practices, networking protocols, and firewalls.

Benefits

Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
Comprehensive Dental insurance
Vision with 80% employer paid premium
Employer paid Life insurance 100%
Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, and NetApp training and accreditation
Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)
Professional development investment and paid time off for training