Agile Programming Methodologies, Apache Kafka, Automation, Bash Scripting, Big Data, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Data Management, DevOps, Documentation, Elasticsearch, Engineering Drawing, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), Groovy Programming Language, Java, Java Message Service (JMS), Linux Operating System, Microservices, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scalable System Development, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Top Secret Clearance, Virtualization, Windows PowerShell
Description
DevOps Engineer
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer. As a DevOps Engineer you will contribute to the design, deployment, and maintenance of a full stack containerized microservices architecture as well as technical systems administration, installation, and configuration. You will participate in fostering a DevOps culture, building strong cross functional collaboration with systems engineering, architecture, development, security, operations, and integration teams, in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
Location: Bethesda, MD
Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret/ SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
Responsibilities:
- To deploy, triage and maintain a production big data pipeline using a microservice architecture running on Kubernetes, Elasticsearch backend, and Kafka messaging
- Enhance, improve, and maintain CI/CD and DevOps scripts and processes to facilitate faster development, quicker error detection and resilient deployments
- Design, develop, and support scalable, redundant infrastructure to include physical and virtualized environments
- Use Helm to configure Kubernetes deployments to support new feature requirements.
- Collaborate with System Engineers to design solutions for new features and requirements
- Provide technical input to systems engineering documentation and diagrams/models working in coordination/collaboration with SE team members and Architect team
- Participate in Agile release planning, scrum of scrums, bug triage, design sessions and other meetings
Minimum Requirements:
- BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience with 8+ years in software development, system engineering or related field. 6+ years of experience with Master’s degree.
- Must have an active Top Secret/ SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- Knowledgeable in navigating Linux OS
- Experienced with container / container orchestration, specifically Kubernetes
- Skilled with CI/CD pipeline orchestration and the use of Gitlab
- Comfortable with Elastic Search, Logstash, Kibana
- Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with systems at scale
- Experience/knowledge of key Agile processes and techniques
- Experience with development, i.e. Bash, PowerShell, SALT, Python, Groovy, Java, etc.
- Experience on a production/ enterprise system
- Experience with any of the following technologies:
- Kafka or other message passing systems (AMQP, JMS)
- Kubernetes monitoring, e.g., Prometheus/ Graphana
- GPU-based Kubernetes
- SALT for deployment automation
- Helm and Helmfile
- Nexus
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.
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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
500 to 999 employees
Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave