DevOps Engineer

VTG

Chantilly, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
AWS Lambda, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS), Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Recovery, Database Administration, DevOps, Docker, Git, Government Off-the Shelf (GOTS), High Availability, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Internet Security, Jenkins, Machine Tool, MySQL, Open Source, Operations Security (OPSEC), Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Top Secret Clearance
LOCATION
Chantilly, Virginia
POSTED
1 day ago
Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps / Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to support the design, deployment, automation, and maintenance of scalable cloud infrastructure and mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with AWS cloud services, CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, database administration, and system monitoring. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can work across development, operations, and security teams to deliver reliable and secure enterprise solutions

Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to support automated application deployments and infrastructure delivery
  • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for scalable and repeatable cloud environments
  • Deploy, configure, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure and services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and other core AWS services
  • Build, maintain, and optimize containerized environments using Docker and/or Podman
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tooling using Bash and Python
  • Administer and support self-hosted database environments including PostgreSQL and MySQL, with responsibilities including installation, configuration, backup/recovery, replication, high availability, and performance tuning
  • Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using Prometheus, Alertmanager, CloudWatch, and related tools
  • Integrate, deploy, and support a variety of software solutions including AWS cloud-native services, open-source technologies, COTS/GOTS products, and custom-developed applications
  • Collaborate with development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and compliant system architecture and deployment practices
  • Apply AWS architecture best practices, networking principles, and IAM/security policies to maintain secure cloud operations
  • Manage source code repositories and support Git-based workflows, branching strategies, and version control best practices
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment, networking, and application issues across development and production environments
Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Proven experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
  • Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code methodologies
  • Demonstrated experience supporting AWS cloud environments and services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
  • Strong scripting and automation experience using Bash and Python
  • Hands-on experience administering PostgreSQL and MySQL databases in self-hosted environments
  • Experience implementing monitoring and alerting platforms such as Prometheus, Alertmanager, and CloudWatch
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts, cloud security principles, IAM policies, and AWS architecture best practices
  • Experience integrating diverse software systems and platforms across enterprise environments
  • Proficiency with Git workflows, branching strategies, and version control best practices
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

About the Company

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