DevOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance
Dev Ops Engineer

Location:

Chantilly, VA;
Alexandria, VA;
Gaithersburg, MD;
St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)
Clearance: TS/SCI required
Required

Certifications:

DoD 8570 Compliant Certification (Security+)

Job Description:

Grid Iron IT is seeking a Senior Dev Ops Engineer with strong networking 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 Dev Sec Ops  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 Git Lab 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 Dev Ops 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. Cloud Formation, 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 Dev Sec Ops  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 Git Lab CI/CD

Experience with AWS Lambda and AWS ECS

Experience with troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying docker containers
AWS certification (e.g. Dev Ops 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: $ - $ (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.