DevOps Engineer

Job#: 3025731

Job Description:

Dev Ops Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

We are seeking a Dev Ops Engineer to join a team focused on delivering complex solutions. This role involves designing, building, testing, deploying, operating, and maintaining a wide variety of mission‑critical platforms and systems. The engineer will perform system automation tasks, including infrastructure, security, software installation, and configuration automation, while providing new solutions to technical problems using modern tooling and practices.

• Set up automation and tooling for the installation and configuration of Windows servers, Linux servers, and Windows workstations.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and automate regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and security fixes.
• Automate the configuration and management of network services like DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.
• Automate the implementation and management of backup strategies and monitor system performance to support capacity planning and disaster recovery.
• Automate the implementation and maintenance of security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls.
• Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve system efficiency.
• Maintain documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations.

• 3+ years of experience with Development Operations (Dev Ops) and scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is also required.
• An active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with a current full‑scope polygraph is required.

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Knowledge of network protocols and services, such as DNS and DHCP.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Power Shell.
• Experience with automation tools such as Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible, or Jenkins.
• Relevant certifications in Dev Ops, Dev Ops tooling, or other IT fields.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense Top Secret clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

The pay rate for this position is between $62.00 and $75.00 per hour. Compensation may vary depending on factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible employees may be offered benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.