Principal DevOps Engineer
Precision Solutions - Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
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Principal DevOps Engineer Onsite | Ft. Meade | 5 Days a Week Active TS/SCI w/FS Poly (NSA) Clearance Required Summary
Since 2012, our client has helped mission-critical government organizations and businesses face their most daunting technology challenges. Their team has been trusted partners to many government agencies and are highly familiar with various systems, policies, and procedures. They are a distinguished custom software development firm dedicated to delivering tailored solutions for business and government needs. Their team includes industry pioneers, comprehensive full-stack engineers, and reliable consultants, all skilled in clear communication, complex problem-solving, and realizing organizational visions. Responsibilities
Our client seeks multiple Principal DevOps Engineers to join their team. As a Principal DevOps Engineer and Subject Matter Expert, you will lead innovative projects to transform IT infrastructure and software delivery. Your expertise in automating build, testing, deployment, configuration, and resource management will set new standards for efficiency and reliability. You will oversee the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using advanced tools, develop complex data queries, improve system documentation, and analyze system performance. Your guidance will help establish a comprehensive monitoring ecosystem to ensure optimal system health. Note: This description serves as a foundational outline. Specific project details will be disclosed during the interview process. Automate software build, testing, and deployment using tools like Git, Gitlab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Cypress, etc. Automate resource configuration and management with tools such as Saltstack, Ansible, Puppet, etc. Provision infrastructure via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, etc. Create simple data queries for databases or data repositories. Review and improve software and system documentation. Analyze system performance, data flow, and work processes; investigate issues. Configure logging and performance monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, etc. Requirements
15+ years of experience with a Bachelors degree in a technical field, or 20+ years of practical experience without a degree. Experience scripting in Python, Bash, PowerShell, PERL, etc. Experience with distributed scalable Big Data Storage (NoSQL) such as Elasticsearch, HBase, Cloudbase/Accumulo, BigTable, etc. Experience with container orchestration and automation tools like Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc. Education/Certification
A Bachelors degree in a technical field is required; alternatively, 20+ years of relevant practical experience. Clearance Requirements
Active TS/SCI w/FS Poly clearance is required. Candidates must be eligible for access to classified information. The FS Poly must be held by NSA or within the past two years. Other Duties
This job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time without notice. About Us
Based in Northern Virginia, Precision Solutions specializes in staffing for companies of all sizes, providing tailored opportunities and outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on agility, versatility, and precision in meeting client needs. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr