DevOps Engineer

Job Description Position SummaryThe DevOps Engineer supports mission-critical objectives under the referenced work order by designing, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure management, and ensuring scalable deployments across cloud and on-premises environments. This role creates environment-specific Kubernetes configuration packages with STIG-aligned hardening.This future opportunity is contingent upon award.Job DescriptionThe DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automating infrastructure management.The position requires creating and maintaining environment-specific Kubernetes configuration packages with STIG-aligned hardening and RBAC enforcement.Engineers will implement secrets injection strategies using FedRAMP-compliant tools (AWS Secrets Manager, Azure Key Vault).The role includes integrating CI/CD pipelines for secure automated deployment and rollback of ArcGIS components.Required Qualifications and ExperienceThe contractor shall provide personnel who meet one of the following requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; orA minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in DevOps engineering.Candidates must have demonstrated experience in the following areas:Deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters.Automating cloud infrastructure.Implementing secure, high-availability CI/CD pipelines.Working with microservices architecture and service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).Utilizing observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).Required Skills and CompetenciesExpertise in Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline).Working knowledge of microservices architecture and service mesh technologies.Proficiency in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and security best practices.Strong understanding of monitoring/logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).Ability to implement STIG-aligned hardening and RBAC enforcement.EducationBachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) (Preferred, Not Required)AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional (Preferred, Not Required)Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (Preferred, Not Required)Clearance RequirementNo clearance required for off-site duty location, or the ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance as specified by the program