DevOps Engineer

StratAcuity Staffing Partners Inc

Herndon, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80–$110 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Ansible, Authentication, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Development, Business Growth, Career Counseling, CompTIA Security+, Compensation and Benefits, Concurrent Versions System (CVS), Customer Support/Service, Debugging Skills, DevOps, Documentation, Ethernet, Fabric Management, Federal Government, File Systems, Git, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Search, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, MPI, NFS (Network File System), Perl Programming Language, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Sales Prospecting, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Configuration Management, Software Development, Software Installation, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Subnet, Subversion, Supercomputing, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Topology, Unix Shell Programming, Use Cases
LOCATION
Herndon, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job#: 3030951

Job Description:

DevOps Engineer

Location: Herndon, Virginia (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Certifications & Clearance: Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment

Security+ Certification

Role Overview

This role provides Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/SE Linux based High-Performance Computing (HPC) services for federal government customers. The position involves working with advanced HPC technologies to support scientific and engineering initiatives. The program focuses on delivering key supercomputing capabilities and is committed to continuous process improvement and the adoption of industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deploy and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux/SE Linux configurations using Red Hat (RH) Satellite and Ansible automation.
  • Collaborate with site administration to troubleshoot automation and deployment issues.
  • Install software libraries in a RHEL/SE Linux environment to support enterprise deployments.
  • Monitor and modify the enterprise environment within an agile framework.
  • Engage with third-party vendors to integrate and automate manual deployment steps.
  • Apply DevOps engineering best practices to deliver projects efficiently.
  • Provide support to staff and end-users to resolve enterprise-related issues.
  • Develop and modify existing DevOps processes to correct errors or improve deployment capabilities.
  • Create and execute test plans for filesystem upgrades and work with vendor support to resolve issues.
  • Identify opportunities for new business growth with additional customers.

Required Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in Linux, scripting/software development, and configuration management is required. This includes management and development of DevOps deployment automation processes.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, Perl, Korn, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and other shell scripting languages is necessary. Experience with revision control software such as CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, and GitLab CI is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of the software development process, including requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, and testing.
  • Ability to analyze, debug, and maintain the integrity of an existing DevOps code base.
  • Experience with SE Linux configuration and policy.
  • Experience with RH Satellite.
  • Experience with Lustre, NFS, and other file systems.
  • Experience with Ethernet networking and RDMA communications (InfiniBand and OmniPath).
  • Experience with InfiniBand or Omni-Path high-speed fabrics, including subnet management, fabric topology, health monitoring, and MPI integration.
  • Understanding of identity management systems, including LDAP and token-based authentication.
  • Experience with new business development, including customer communication and shaping.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated pay range for this position is $80.00/hr to $110.00/hr.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Employee Type:

Contract

Location:

Herndon, VA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

May 5, 2026

Pay Range:

$80 - $110 per hour

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StratAcuity Staffing Partners Inc