DevOps Engineer (Hybrid)

SilverEdge Government Solutions • Columbia, Maryland, United States • 1w ago

Overview

SilverEdge is seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, and AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. Work is performed in a hybrid environment (on average 1-2 days a week) with a great team.

If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Essential Job Responsibilities

Support development and deployment of infrastructure in AWS
Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS
Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure
Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary
Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure
Other Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Security Clearance - A current Secret U.S. Government Security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship required.
5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development (Java preferred) and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
Proficient in configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management
Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as bash, Python, or Go
Familiarity with Git and other development tools such as deployment pipelines
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites
Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+ certification)
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment. On average 1-2 days per week. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes if needed.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
Experience with containers and Kubernetes are a plus
Work could possibly require some on-call work.

About SilverEdge

SilverEdge Government Solutions was founded on the belief that nurturing talent and collaborating closely with our customers enables us to think big and deliver the best for our country. Our mission is to bring top technology talent together to solve the world’s most challenging problems while protecting the United States and our allies.SilverEdge Government Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.