DevOps Engineer

Overview

Northstrat is seeking a highly motivated Senior Dev Ops Engineer. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, Postgre

SQL database administration, and AWS. The Dev Ops Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. If you have a passion for Dev Ops and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Support development and deployment of infrastructure in AWS
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
• Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure
• Other Duties as assigned

• Must have TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
• At least 9+ years of experience in Dev Ops Engineering and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure
• Strong working knowledge of Postgre
  
  SQL databases, including administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as bash, Python, or Go
• Familiarity with Git and other development tools such as deployment pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies and use of standard software development tool suites
• Must be able to work on customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days/week

• Experience with big data technologies like:
  Hadoop, Spark, Mongo
  
  DB, Elastic Search, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc.
• Experience with containers and Kubernetes are a plus

Work/Life Balance

Northstrat values true work life balance. We offer power of choice benefits designed to best meet the needs of you and your lifestyle. Our benefits programs are designed to support and encourage wellness, healthy living, retirement investment, and lifetime learning.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. We also offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities. Please refer to our Benefits section for additional details.

Flex Time

Northstrat does not mandate specific working hours. Although project requirements may dictate schedules, a Northstrat employee is only required to work an average of 8 hours per weekday over the course of a month. For example:
John worked 12 hours on June 1st to meet a project deadline. On June 15th, John only worked 4 hours because he left early for a long weekend. John’s IBA was not debited for time off because flex time allowed him to carry over those 4 hours from June 1st.

Individual Benefits Account (IBA)

To attract and retain the highest quality staff, Northstrat provides a unique and versatile benefits package, the Individual Benefit Account (IBA), which places the power of choice in the hands of our greatest asset – the employee.

Benefits

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