DevOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance
Dev Ops Engineer

Location:

Chantilly VA
Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly (can be cleared for Poly after start)
Work Type:
Full Time

Job Description:

Grid Iron IT is seeking a Dev Ops Engineer with an Active TS/SCI Eligible Clearance. Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve system/operational incidents

• Perform root cause analysis for operational incidents

• Analyze system performance and take corrective actions as needed

• Assist Tier 2 with resolving complex system and end user problems

• Coordinate with mission partners, consumer applications, and other external entities in troubleshooting enterprise incidents and integration problems

• Collect data, identify and analyze trends in Operational Incidents, and provide suggestions to mitigate common issues

• Work closely with Ops Tech Lead and Development Lead to identify baseline enhancements to improve operational stability

• Work with deployment and ISP teams to support baseline deployments to operations

• Willingness to support off-hour calls to assist in troubleshooting when high priority operational incidents occur Requirements/

Qualifications:

• BS degree and 6 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to quickly learn new software and IT concepts

• Strong problem solving and decision making skills

• Self-starter with an ability to work in a team environment and independently

• Intimately familiar with the COTS products that the program leverages:
Oracle Identity and Access Management (IdAM) suite, Apache webgates, and Computer Associates (CA) API Gateway

• Experience scripting in a Linux environment using Shell and Bash

• Deep understanding and background in COTS integration and custom code development

• Experience in at least one of the following languages: o Bash o Python o Java o NodeJS
• Local to DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) with ability to be physically present at the team’s work location in Chantilly
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven track record of leading technical teams, conveying technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
• Candidate must be able to physically be in Chantilly, VA a minimum of 4 days a week to work with the team with occasional meetings in Reston and/or Springfield, VA
• All candidates must be US CITIZENS to be considered for the position
• Security+ certification within 60 days of hire Preferred:

• Kubernetes experience using Rancher RKE2 or Openshift
• Strong understanding of containers
• Experience containerizing existing custom software
• Knowledge of common Dev Ops tools such as: o Ansible o ArgoCD o Gitlab o Nexus3 o Kubernetes
• Certifications in any of the following: o RHCSA/RHCE o AWS Solutions Architect/Dev Ops Engineer o CKA/CKAD
• Familiarity with modern authentication flows such as SAML, OAuth2 and OIDC 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: $120,000-$180,000 (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.