DevOps Engineer

SAIC • Panama City Beach, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a foundational network in the Joint Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) family of systems. JEXC2 systems include command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence subsystems and networks, along with associated infrastructure and communications equipment. The position is onsite in Panama City Beach, Florida.

The role supports VMware infrastructure, Linux and Windows systems, and infrastructure automation using Ansible and GitLab. It focuses on maintaining and improving virtual environments, automation workflows, containerized applications, and system deployment processes. Currently, the work is primarily engineering support for naval system builds and installs; in approximately 18–24 months, it is expected to transition toward operations support and sustainment after installs are completed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, 4 additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Git-based version control, including GitLab or GitHub, branching, code reviews, and release management.
• Working knowledge of Ansible, including modifying playbooks, managing inventories, and troubleshooting automation.
• Experience supporting VMware virtualization, server hardware, and Windows or RHEL environments.
• Familiarity with container images, Kubernetes troubleshooting, and infrastructure scripting.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Certification meeting DoD 8140/8570.01-M at IAT or IAM Level II, such as Security+ CE, CISSP, or CGRC/CAP.
• Must possess an active Interim Secret clearance or be eligible to obtain one before beginning work on the program, and be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage source control, branches, code reviews, and releases using Git and platforms such as GitLab or GitHub; maintain repositories and GitLab runners as needed.
• Maintain inventories; execute and modify existing Ansible playbooks and roles; troubleshoot automation; and develop basic automation as needed.
• Maintain and modify Windows and RHEL staging scripts used to configure and deploy systems.
• Configure physical server hardware and management interfaces in preparation for VMware ESXi installation; maintain virtual infrastructure and VDI images.
• Configure and troubleshoot Cisco switches, firewall policies, VLANs, and network connectivity; support Palo Alto firewalls and VMware NSX configurations.
• Build and maintain container images, troubleshoot Kubernetes issues, and support containerized applications.
• Modify Active Directory Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and troubleshoot DNS configuration and name-resolution issues.
• Update and maintain system, application, and infrastructure certificates; troubleshoot certificate-related issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level