Lead DevOps Engineer, Expert

VTG • Chantilly, VA

7d

About The Position

VTG is seeking a Lead DevOps Engineer for a technical development program with more than 200 FTEs that delivers modern Identity Access Credential Management (ICAM) solutions. The role builds systems and software using cloud capabilities to support a complex program. Working within a DevOps framework, the engineer participates in and/or directs major deliverables across the software development lifecycle, including scope and work estimation, architecture and design, coding, and unit testing. The position also supports an on-call rotation to keep mission-critical services operational 24/7/365, typically one full calendar week every two months.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree and 11–15 years of relevant experience.
• Expert-level Linux operating system usage.
• Expertise with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and Terraform.
• Expertise in the software development lifecycle and experience delivering using DevOps toolsets and practices.
• Direct experience using software testing performance tools such as J-unit.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and tempo.
• Experience scripting and using AWS services, including Cloudformation, EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.
• Experience with Nexus administration.
• Experience establishing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile development methods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ansible.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, including container orchestration, deployment, and scaling in a production environment.
• Proficiency in building, managing, and optimizing containerized applications using CI/CD pipelines, along with knowledge of container registries and security best practices.
• Experience working in the Sponsor’s cloud environments.
• Experience with Nexus administration and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish standard operating procedures for developers, database administrators, and customer support personnel.
• Perform full lifecycle management of CI/CD pipelines, including modifying pipeline stages and managing dependencies.
• Address PO&AMs and CVEs reported by the ISSE by patching dependencies in the SBOM.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and leadership to current and new operations and engineering personnel.
• Harden operating systems in accordance with STIG or other ISSM guidance.
• Automate currently manual deployment procedures on legacy systems.
• Provide Tier III and IV technical support and leadership in a complex mission environment.

What This Job Offers

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