DevOps Engineer

As a DevOps Engineer, support MFRA Branch applications and interfacing systems by enabling build, integration, testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational readiness activities across both operations and maintenance and legislative-change efforts. This role supports secure and integrated IRS system updates, lifecycle compliance, source-code analysis, release readiness, and CI/CD-oriented practices using tools and technologies identified in the PWS. This position is Hybrid with 25% travel to New Carrollton in Lanham, MD and 75% being fully remote. Job Duties and Responsibilities Supports design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities for MFRA Branch applications across O&M and legislative-change efforts. Supports build and DevOps activities using tools and practices such as Jenkins/Hudson, ANT, Maven, and GitHub, as identified in the PWS. Assists with code management, source-code analysis, and release-readiness activities in support of IRS lifecycle processes and production delivery. Supports system integration and interoperability across IRS applications and infrastructure, including collaboration on cross-system technical solutions. Participates in testing support activities, including functional, automated, performance/load, security, and regression testing as applicable to supported systems. Supports security and compliance activities, including FISMA-related processes, source-code analysis, and adherence to IRS security and change-management expectations. Contributes to production support and rapid restoration efforts by assisting with troubleshooting, deployment, and operational issue resolution. Prepares and maintains technical documentation and artifacts required under OneSDLC/ELC and related IRS delivery processes. Supports Linux- and application-platform-related operational activities, including environments identified in the PWS such as RHEL 8 and JBoss-based application support. Knowledge of DevOps using Jenkins/Hudson, ANT, Maven, and GitHub. Familiarity with source-code analysis using AppScan. Familiarity with application/server introspection, monitoring, and tuning using AppInternals, JConsole, and VisualJC. Familiarity with Linux RHEL 8.0 and Linux shell scripts. Familiarity with Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.2.6+, Java support tooling, and integrated build/deployment environments where applicable. Experience supporting Agile methodologies, integrated delivery, and release-readiness activities. Familiarity with IBM ELM / Jira / IRS lifecycle and change-management processes, including OneSDLC/ELC-oriented delivery expectations. Ability to support secure system updates, integration/interoperability, and technical communication in a Federal environment with strong security and documentation requirements. Knowledge of RHEL 8 containerization and cloud migration as identified in the PWS. Must reside within 2 hours from Lanham, MD Active Federal Clearance Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field. 3-5 years of experience supporting build, integration, deployment, automation, testing support, and production operations in enterprise applications, including CI/CD and lifecycle-compliance activities. Why Join Sierra7? Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision FSA (Flexible Spending Account) HSA (Health Savings Account) Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Additional Supplemental Medical Benefits Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Plan, Accident 401K Legal Assistance Financial Wellness Paid Time Off (PTO) Federal Holidays Education Reimbursement LinkedIn Learning Employee Referral Program This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third-party resume submissions will be considered property of Sierra7, Inc. and will not be acknowledged or returned. We will never send communications through any other domain, including @sierra7careers.com, @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. ALL communications will come from a @sierra7.com domain. 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They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Sierra7 will not provide sponsorship for employment-based immigration benefits for this position. To be considered for this position all candidates must reside in the United States and be a US Citizen. This position is not a C2C opportunity. Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans Disabled