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DevOps Engineer (Journeymen - SME Level) with FSP

VMD Corp

Bethesda, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Docker, Ecosystems, GitHub, Identify Issues, Integrated Circuits (ICs), Intelligence Community, Java, JavaScript, Jenkins, Operational Support, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Product Lifecycle, Production Systems, Puppet (Configuration Management), Python Programming/Scripting Language, Reliability Engineering, Ruby, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Reliability, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming
LOCATION
Bethesda, MD
POSTED
2 days ago

Description

DevOps Engineer – TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to provide mission-critical system support to our Intelligence Community (IC) customer. This role will work closely with development teams and technology stakeholders to maintain, develop, and enhance enterprise systems that support national security missions. The DevOps Engineer will collaborate with software engineers to deploy and operate systems, automate workflows, and optimize infrastructure performance across multiple environments.

Security Clearance:
Top Secret / SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
 
Location:
Bethesda, MD 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Provide day-to-day operational support for software deployments, cloud infrastructure baselines, and production system availability.
  • Manage, configure, and maintain all components within the DevOps environment, ensuring reliability and scalability.
  • Define and enforce enterprise-wide CI/CD processes and DevOps best practices to improve development efficiency and deployment consistency.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline tool deployment within AWS cloud environments and other operational frameworks.
  • Script and maintain build environments, enabling efficient integration and deployment pipelines.
  • Partner with development teams to integrate new and existing products into the DevOps ecosystem.
  • Build and maintain tools for deployment, monitoring, and operations, and troubleshoot system issues across development, test, and production environments.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve system reliability, performance, and automation coverage to support mission readiness.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Demonstrated experience setting up and managing DevOps tools, including GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, and Katalon Studio.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving DevOps pipelines, build automation, and cloud deployment tools.
  • Strong background in supporting software development teams and integrating DevOps processes into development lifecycles.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud-based environments (AWS preferred) and infrastructure-as-code practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills with a focus on system reliability and continuous improvement.
Education/Experience: 
  • HS diploma plus 16 - 20+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 8 – 12 years of relevant experience
  • Master’s degree plus 10 - 15+ years of relevant experience
  • Doctorate degree and 13+ years of relevant experience.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Master’s degree in a science, engineering, or technical discipline.
  • AWS Certifications: Associate (Developer, Solutions Architect, or SysOps Administrator) and/or Professional (DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect).
  • Experience with container orchestration using Docker, Vagrant, Kubernetes, or AWS ECS/ECR.
  • Proficiency in scripting and development languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Ruby, PHP, or Unix Shell.
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
 
About Xcelerate Solutions:
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers! 
 
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. 
 
Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 

About the Company

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VMD Corp

We are a team of visionary leaders who shift the paradigm to bring our customers game changing innovations and emerging technologies to strengthen their missions. As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002.

Why Join VMD Corp?

At VMD you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives the success of VMD. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.

We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it – through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

Learn more about our Game Changing Culture here: VMD Culture

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.vmdcorp.com

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