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Senior DevOps Engineer
ARA is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in OpenShift and a solid understanding of DevOps principles, container orchestration, and cloud-native application development. The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment and scalability of applications within OpenShift environments. Key Responsibilities
OpenShift Management : Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift clusters to support containerized applications CI/CD Pipeline Development : Build and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes Automation : Develop and implement automation scripts to optimize infrastructure deployment, scaling, and maintenance using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, or GitLab CI Monitoring & Troubleshooting : Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to ensure high availability and performance of OpenShift environments. Troubleshoot production issues and resolve them efficiently Collaboration : Work closely with developers, QA, and operations teams to integrate DevOps solutions into the development lifecycle Cloud Integration : Manage hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, ensuring seamless integration between OpenShift and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP Security & Compliance : Implement security best practices for containers and Kubernetes, ensure compliance with industry standards, and conduct regular security audits Performance Optimization : Tune application performance, load balancing, and scaling strategies within OpenShift clusters Documentation : Maintain thorough documentation of infrastructure, systems, and processes Offer is contingent upon contract award. Senior DevOps Engineer Position Requirements: Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance Bachelors degree in a related field along with 8-10 years of relevant work experience
OR
16-18 years of years of experience in lieu of a degree Experience with OpenShift:
3+ years of hands-on experience managing and administering OpenShift clusters Kubernetes Expertise:
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployments, and associated tools Containerization:
Proficiency in Docker, container orchestration, and microservices architecture Automation Tools:
Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools CI/CD Pipelines:
Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Minikube, or similar tools Scripting and Programming:
Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Java, Terraform or Groovy Cloud Platforms:
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and their integration with OpenShift Monitoring & Logging:
Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools like ELK stack or Splunk Version Control:
Proficiency in Git and experience with version control practices in a team environment Security:
Knowledge of container security best practices, including vulnerability scanning and network policies Senior DevOps Engineer Preferred Qualifications: An active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance OpenShift Certified Administrator (OCA) or Kubernetes certification Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud architectures Understanding of networking in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to incident resolution Experience in implementing DoD STIG's and RMF Assessment Knowledge Who is ARA? Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,300 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. ARA also prides itself on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
ARA is looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in OpenShift and a solid understanding of DevOps principles, container orchestration, and cloud-native application development. The Senior DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment and scalability of applications within OpenShift environments. Key Responsibilities
OpenShift Management : Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift clusters to support containerized applications CI/CD Pipeline Development : Build and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and deployment processes Automation : Develop and implement automation scripts to optimize infrastructure deployment, scaling, and maintenance using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, or GitLab CI Monitoring & Troubleshooting : Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to ensure high availability and performance of OpenShift environments. Troubleshoot production issues and resolve them efficiently Collaboration : Work closely with developers, QA, and operations teams to integrate DevOps solutions into the development lifecycle Cloud Integration : Manage hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, ensuring seamless integration between OpenShift and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP Security & Compliance : Implement security best practices for containers and Kubernetes, ensure compliance with industry standards, and conduct regular security audits Performance Optimization : Tune application performance, load balancing, and scaling strategies within OpenShift clusters Documentation : Maintain thorough documentation of infrastructure, systems, and processes Offer is contingent upon contract award. Senior DevOps Engineer Position Requirements: Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance Bachelors degree in a related field along with 8-10 years of relevant work experience
OR
16-18 years of years of experience in lieu of a degree Experience with OpenShift:
3+ years of hands-on experience managing and administering OpenShift clusters Kubernetes Expertise:
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployments, and associated tools Containerization:
Proficiency in Docker, container orchestration, and microservices architecture Automation Tools:
Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools CI/CD Pipelines:
Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Minikube, or similar tools Scripting and Programming:
Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Java, Terraform or Groovy Cloud Platforms:
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and their integration with OpenShift Monitoring & Logging:
Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools like ELK stack or Splunk Version Control:
Proficiency in Git and experience with version control practices in a team environment Security:
Knowledge of container security best practices, including vulnerability scanning and network policies Senior DevOps Engineer Preferred Qualifications: An active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance OpenShift Certified Administrator (OCA) or Kubernetes certification Experience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud architectures Understanding of networking in Kubernetes/OpenShift environments Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOS Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to incident resolution Experience in implementing DoD STIG's and RMF Assessment Knowledge Who is ARA? Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,300 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. ARA also prides itself on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.