Senior DevOps Engineer

VTG • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

Byte Systems, a subsidiary of VTG, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer. This role involves building and deploying infrastructure using automation tools, designing and integrating RESTful services, and providing documentation. The engineer will also be responsible for learning new technologies, assisting clients, and providing 24x7 on-call support.

Requirements

• Experience in automating installation, monitoring, and O&M tasks using Linux scripting or Python
• Experience working with Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with Cron, iptables, permissions
• Experience with OpenVPN, SELinux, Network File System (NFS) and Common Internet File System (CIFS)
• Knowledge of web services, API, REST and RPC
• Strong awareness of networking and internet protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP and distributed networks
• Extensive experience with open-source technology, software development and system engineering
• Experience with VMware technologies, to include vSphere 7/8, VSAN, and specifically VMware Horizon View Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Proficiency in data security technologies, including encryption tools, access control mechanisms, and other data-centric security tools
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph
• 7+ years’ background in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Cyber Forensics, Engineering, or other related discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training and work/military experience
• 7+ years’ experience working in software engineering, application development and/or web application development and deployment

Nice To Haves

• System Administration and IT certification in Linux, Microsoft, or other network related fields
• Proficiency in data security technologies, including encryption tools, access control mechanisms, and other data-centric security tools
• Understanding of Windows Active Directory, as well as the ability to configure/edit Windows Active Directory and Domain Services

Responsibilities

• Building a DevOps pipeline using AWS, Azure, Google technologies, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD and tool like Ansible and Terraform
• Building and deploying infrastructure using Automation tools such as Linux scripting, Python, and PowerShell
• Using knowledge of APIs to design RESTful services, and integrate them with existing data providers, using JSON or XML as needed
• Oral and written communication skills providing design, standard operating procedures and security documentation
• Willingness to learn new technologies and help clients with their technical issues before escalating to senior staff
• Provide emergency 24x7 on-call support to mission systems as needed on a rotating basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed