Talascend is currently seeking aDevOps Solutions Architect for a contract career opportunity with our client on-sitein Washington, DC. You must be eligible for Public Trust clearance.
Overview
This role is responsible for designing and implementing DevOps architecture and strategies to enhance software delivery, scalability, and operational efficiency. The position requires on-site work five days a week and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.
Responsibilities
Define and implement DevOps architecture aligned with business goals
Design scalable, resilient, and secure systems using CI/CD and automated testing
Create and maintain architecture blueprints incorporating DevOps best practices
Lead the development of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps
Enable seamless deployment across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments
Implement Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Automate cloud resource management and infrastructure provisioning
Deploy and maintain monitoring and logging systems such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK
Continuously optimize the performance, security, and reliability of DevOps environments
Define and monitor KPIs to improve operational efficiency
Architect solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP to support agile development and continuous delivery
Guide integration of cloud-native services for containerization and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker)
Maintain documentation for DevOps pipelines, processes, and automation scripts
Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field
7+ years of experience in IT architecture or engineering, with 3–5 years focused on DevOps
Strong knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation
Experience with Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Docker, and Kubernetes
Deep understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP and Infrastructure as Code tools
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Splunk, or ELK
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, Ruby, or Go
Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security principles
Strong communication and leadership skills in cross-functional environments
Preferred:
Experience with microservices, serverless computing, and Agile/Scrum
Exposure to AI/ML in DevOps pipelines
Relevant certifications such as CKA, AWS DevOps Engineer, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet thequalifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, otherduties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.
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