Senior DevOps Engineer

Summary

Join AnaVation as a Senior Level DevOps Engineer and design, implement, and maintain CI/CD and infrastructure automation solutions. You will play a crucial role in driving DevOps practices, facilitating collaboration, and enabling rapid software delivery. This role demands advanced technical expertise, leadership, and a deep understanding of Agile principles. Responsibilities include managing IaC solutions using tools like Terraform and Ansible, implementing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or similar tools, and implementing containerization solutions with Docker and Kubernetes. You will also implement monitoring and logging solutions and provide technical leadership and mentorship. The position is currently hybrid, with two days per week on-site in Lorton, VA, and requires an active Top-Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SCI access.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or a master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline
• At least eight (8) years of professional experience in DevOps or Software Development experience with significant experience in designing and implementing DevOps solutions - able to approach existing projects, fix bugs, add features, and streamline processes
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and managing Infrastructure as Code solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud and on-premises infrastructure
• Ability to implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI to automate build, test, and deployment processes, enabling rapid and reliable software delivery
• Ability to implement containerization solutions using Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Amazon ECS to streamline application deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to implement monitoring and logging solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog to ensure system health and performance
• Expertise in implementing security best practices and compliance standards within DevOps processes and infrastructure, ensuring the security and integrity of software products and environments
• Ability to participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews,collaborating with Agile teams to prioritize DevOps tasks, estimate effort, and provide regular updates on progress
• Expertise in designing and implementing cloud-native architectures using services and technologies provided by major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with Python - pipenv, pex, or similar Python packaging tools
• Experience with C/C++ - cmake, Makefiles, or familiar enough to debug when issues arise
• Experience with Database Development - postgreSQL, or similar experience
• Experience with Shell Scripting
• Experience with Git
• Experience with CI/CD using Atlassian Bamboo
• Ability to perform light network administration duties to maintain test network
• Ability to manage independent network and coordinate with primary network administrators

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure automation solutions
• Drive DevOps practices, facilitating collaboration between development and operations teams, and enabling the rapid and reliable delivery of software products
• Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and best practices using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud and on-premises infrastructure
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI to automate build, test, and deployment processes, enabling rapid and reliable software delivery
• Implement containerization solutions using Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Amazon ECS to streamline application deployment, scaling, and management
• Implement monitoring and logging solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog to monitor system performance, detect issues, and troubleshoot problems proactively
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers, guiding them in DevOps practices, tools, and methodologies
• Implement and maintain security best practices within the CI/CD pipeline and infrastructure
• Work closely with developers, quality assurance, and product teams to streamline the software development lifecycle and ensure smooth releases

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar certifications demonstrating proficiency in DevOps practices and cloud technologies are highly desirable
• Familiarity with government mission functions
• Familiarity with automating analysis at scale (i.e., reverse engineering with IDA Pro/Ghidra/Binja)

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance