DevOps Engineer Job Chantilly area,Virginia USA,IT/Tech

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Your impact

Knack Works provide a secure, multi-tenant, enterprise-scale platform for automated deployment in cloud, on-prem, air-gapped and hybrid environments. We are seeking a highly motivated Dev Ops engineer who is looking to craft and deliver unique high-impact solutions! We are a collaborative team that thrives on solving hard problems. This position is located on-site in our Chantilly, VA office. The role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience managing, configuring, and maintaining computer systems, servers, networks, and IT infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and reliable operations.

Responsibilities:

Operate Windows and Linux systems
Manage systems hardware and software infrastructure for both on-prem and in the cloud
Collaborate with a team of engineers to design, implement, and test features and functionality to support Knack Works’ high-performance computing products
Develop and define techniques and tools to support the most efficient solution to meet program needs
Collaborate with systems, security, and support teams as needed
Work in a cross-collaborative environment, across Dev Sec Ops disciplines plus related functions.
Execute and coordinate the end-to-end remediation of critical and high-risk vulnerabilities, including analysis, patching, mitigation, and validation.
Deploy, upgrade, and manage containerized applications in a Kubernetes Cluster
Build containerized applications, including building containers, writing Helm charts, and testing Helm deployments in Dev and Test Kubernetes Clusters
Automate infrastructure tasks using tools such as Ansible, Python, or Bash
Ability to troubleshoot systems, performance, and security issues
Provide hardware and software support for users, customers, and personnel
Support the development of system documentation
Maintain and provide technical expertise in all areas of hardware, software, and networking
Perform hardware and software installation, cabling coordination, and some networking
Follow change management and implementation best practices

Here’s what you’ll need

Active TS/SCI
5 – 10 years of hands-on Windows Server OS and Linux system administration experience
Solid understanding of:
Windows OS and Linux
Experience with installation and implementation of hardware, software, and networking equipment
Familiarity with hardware vendors (e.g., HP, Dell, etc.) and cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc.)
Ability to create and maintain clear technical documentation
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work in a team environment
Experience with LAN/WAN operations and protocols
Experience working in development and operational environments
Experience working in development and operational networking environments
VMware vSphere configuration and maintenance experience
Experience with system monitoring tools
Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or similar)
Experience working in an enterprise or multi-site environment

Minimum Education & preferred focus areas:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) which…