Lead DevOps Engineer

E&M Technologies • Chantilly, VA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA in support of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The NGA delivers world-class geospatial intelligence that provides a decisive advantage to policymakers, military service members, intelligence professionals, and first responders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 – 8 years of prior relevant work experience or Masters with 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Security+ certification within 60 days of hire
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to quickly learn new software and IT concepts
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Self-starter with an ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Intimately familiar with the COTS products that the program leverages: Oracle Identity and Access Management (IdAM) suite, Apache webgates, and Computer Associates (CA) API Gateway
• Experience scripting in a Linux environment using Shell and Bash
• Deep understanding and background in COTS integration and custom code development
• Experience in at least one of the following languages: Bash, Python, Java, NodeJS
• Local to DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) with ability to be physically present at the team’s work location in Chantilly
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven track record of leading technical teams, conveying technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
• All candidates must be US CITIZENS to be considered for the position
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance at the required level.

Nice To Haves

• Kubernetes experience using Rancher RKE2 or Openshift
• Strong understanding of containers
• Experience containerizing existing custom software
• Knowledge of common DevOps tools such as: Ansible, ArgoCD, Gitlab, Nexus3
• Kubernetes Certifications in any of the following: RHCSA/RHCE, AWS Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer, CKA/CKAD
• Familiarity with modern authentication flows such as SAML, OAuth2 and OIDC.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve system/operational incidents
• Perform root cause analysis for operational incidents
• Analyze system performance and take corrective actions as needed
• Assist Tier 2 with resolving complex system and end user problems
• Coordinate with mission partners, consumer applications, and other external entities in troubleshooting enterprise incidents and integration problems
• Collect data, identify and analyze trends in Operational Incidents, and provide suggestions to mitigate common issues
• Work closely with Ops Tech Lead and Development Lead to identify baseline enhancements to improve operational stability
• Work with deployment and ISP teams to support baseline deployments to operations
• Willingness to support off-hour calls to assist in troubleshooting when high priority operational incidents occur.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees