Sr DevOps Engineer

AnaVation•Chantilly, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

AnaVation is seeking a Sr DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, test, certify, operate, and maintain DevSecOps infrastructure tools. In this role, you will support the primary Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team for multiple enterprise tools, resolve interoperability issues, perform patching and upgrades, and ensure the reliability, security, and robustness of the infrastructure that underpins a mission-critical ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have experience building and supporting solutions in AWS or other cloud environments, with hands-on experience deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, ideally within AWS EKS. This role requires a strong working knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating systems, as well as experience with Git, GitLab CI/CD, and Artifactory. Candidates should also have demonstrated experience automating build processes and software deployments through CI/CD pipelines, helping to streamline delivery, improve consistency, and support secure, scalable infrastructure operations. This position is on-site in Chantilly with no remote option.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in DevOps or related field.
Experience with SAFe Agile framework.
Strong understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements.
Demonstrated experience implementing DevSecOps practices in secure government environments.
Experience with data processing, automation, and ETL workflow orchestration.
Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.
Proficiency with GitLab or similar version control and DevOps platforms.
Advanced proficiency with: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
Containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Search and indexing tool clusters (ElasticSearch, Apache Solr)
Repository Managers (JFrog Artifactory, Sonatype Nexus)
Database servers (MySQL, Postgres, MSSQL)
Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)
Virtualization (VMware vSphere, VxRail)
Open-source monitoring frameworks (Prometheus, Nagios, Grafana)
Security and networking (SSH, SSL/TLS, Key Vaults)
Server side technologies (Apache Tomcat)
DevSecOps principles and best practices
Linux (Rocky, RedHat, Amazon, Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems
This position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain SCI access with a CI polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Cloud Certifications
Nutanix certifications (NCP, NPX)
Security certifications (CISSP, Security+)
Understanding of network architecture and security best practices in classified environments

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, test, certify, and operate DevSecOps infrastructure tools.
Troubleshoot and resolve interoperability issues across operating systems, support libraries, components, and application dependencies.
Deploy and configure services using infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) providers.
Configure and manage Linux-based servers to support dynamic web applications.
Debug and support cluster-based computing architecture.
Install, configure, and maintain open-source monitoring and observability tools.
Partner with development and security teams to ensure CI/CD pipelines align with DevSecOps best practices.
Use scripting and programming (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate deployments and improve system reliability.
Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities.
Support a multi-enclave environment (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret).