Top Secret Cleared Devops Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: DC Metro Area OR St. Louis, MO
Work Type: Full Time (Hybrid)
Clearance: Top Secret (SCI CI Poly Eligible)

Job Description: GridIron IT is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) experience to assist with the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission critical systems.

Responsibilities:

• The primary duties will be to support the deployment of microservices via a DevSecOps pipeline within a Linux-based multi-tenant environment. 
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and securing virtual networks within AWS
• Experience implementing VPC network connectivity
• Experience diagnosing and resolving VPC connectivity issues
• Develop, update, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipeline code
• Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy docker containers
• Review code within Git and extract/create engineering documentation as needed
• Support Developer deployments
• Provide technical guidance for all capabilities/microservices
• Support Developer testing in the environment
• Create and Maintain DevOps documentation
• Conduct Security remediation as needed from scans
• Other tasks as assigned

Core Qualifications:

• Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of custom code development/reviews
• Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting
• Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
• Experience supporting development testing
• Experience with cloud-based architectures
• Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices
• Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post hire
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD
• Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS
• Experience with troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying docker containers
• AWS certification (e.g. DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
• Linux certifications
• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $160,000.00 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.