DevOps Software Engineer – Production Operations
About The Position
The DevOps Software Engineer – Production Operations supports live production operations for mission software used daily by operations teams. The role focuses on keeping a mission application suite available and performing well by identifying issues early, diagnosing disruptions and performance problems, and carrying out timely corrective actions. The engineer supports sustainment activities and works with development and operations teams to improve reliability. This is an on-site position in Fort Meade, Maryland. Applicants must live within commuting distance and currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph; the employer does not sponsor new clearances or upgrades.
Requirements
- Five years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; three years with a master's degree; or seven years without a degree.
- Linux command-line tools.
- Bash scripting.
- Recent Python 3 development experience.
- MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
- Docker and containerd.
- GitLab CI and CI/CD practices.
- ELK Stack, Prometheus, and Grafana.
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and Helm.
- Familiarity with RabbitMQ and Ansible.
- Git.
- Currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Live within commuting distance of Fort Meade, Maryland and be able to work on-site.
Nice To Haves
- PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.
- Jira and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Monitor live production operations.
- Diagnose and respond to disruptions and performance issues.
- Perform troubleshooting and corrective actions.
- Support sustainment activities.
- Work with development and operations teams to improve reliability.
Benefits
- 10% employer 401(k) non-elective contribution.
- Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development and certification reimbursement.
- Technology and ergonomic equipment reimbursement, subject to eligibility.
- Referral and retention bonus programs, subject to eligibility.
- Paid social and team events.
- Compensation models offering options that may include bonuses and/or paid time off, subject to model and role eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
