DevOps Engineer - TS/SCI

Xcelerate Solutions LLC

VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Apache Kafka, Automation, 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), Java Message Service (JMS), Linux Operating System, Microservices, Production Systems, 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
LOCATION
VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

About the Company

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Xcelerate Solutions LLC

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America’s fastest growing companies, being named to the Inc. 5000 List in both 2014 and 2015. With an ISO 9001 certified quality management system, an ISO 27001 certified information security management system, and delivery processes assessed at CMMI® Level 3, Xcelerate is committed to service delivery excellence. Our ability to integrate security solutions, business processes, enterprise technology, and project management enables us to deliver solutions that solve problems and accelerate results for our clients. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to their continued success. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list.

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, 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.

Applicants selected must be able to possess and maintain a government clearance as required for access to classified information.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2012
WEBSITE
http://www.xceleratesolutions.com/