DevOps Engineer

HonorVet Technologies is a veteran-owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline — it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.
 
Job Title: DevOps Engineer
Location: San Diego, CA/ Kirkland, WA
Work Type: Hybrid
Rate: Depend on Experience (W2 Contract)
 
Job Overview:
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and build/release processes. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with GitLab, Python scripting, Artifactory, Kubernetes, and Linux system administration, with a strong understanding of security best practices in DevOps environments.
 
Key Responsibilities:
· Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
· Develop automation scripts and tools using Python to streamline build, test, and deployment processes
· Manage artifact repositories and dependency management using Artifactory
· Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Kubernetes
· Administer and support Linux-based systems and infrastructure
· Implement and enforce security best practices across CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure
· Collaborate with development and QA teams to troubleshoot pipeline and deployment issues
· Monitor and improve system reliability, build performance, and release processes
· Document processes and maintain best practices for CI/CD, automation, and security workflows
 
Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable):
· Hands-on experience with GitLab (CI/CD pipelines, repository management)
· Strong proficiency in Python scripting/automation
· Experience with JFrog Artifactory (or similar artifact repository tools)
· Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting)
· Strong Linux system administration skills
· Solid understanding of security best practices in DevOps/CI-CD environments
· Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps best practices
· Experience with version control systems and branching strategies
 
Nice-to-Have / Trainable Skills:
· Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
· Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, Ansible)
· Container security tools (e.g., Trivy, Aqua, Twistlock)