DevOps Engineer
Position: DevOps EngineerLocation: Sarasota, FL-OnsiteDuration: Full TimePhone and VideoMust have active TS/SCI clearance.Relocation assistance paid by the client.Software Engineer w/DevOpsWe are seeking software developers with 2 to 10 years of experience in DevOps environments to help design, build, and support mission-focused applications.Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production software systemsProficient with Linux/Unix (Rocky, RHEL, or similar)Skilled in Python (preferred) or other modern languages such as C/C++ or JavaExperience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm)Understanding of DevSecOps principles and best practicesHands-on experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GovCloud, Azure, or GCP)Knowledge of version control using Git Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills CompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)Active TS/SCI clearance requiredBonus PointsProgramming & Development Skilled in multiple programming languages Familiar with Python data science libraries (NumPy, pandas, SciPy, etc.)Experience developing RESTful microservices (FastAPI, Spring Boot, etc.)Architecture & Modernization Refactored legacy systems into containerized or microservice architecturesStrong understanding of vertical and horizontal scalingData & MessagingBuilt and maintained ETL pipelines for data processingWorked with RabbitMQ or similar message brokersKnowledge of database optimization and administrationDevOps & CI/CDExperience with Agile workflows (Jira, sprints)Used quality and security scanning tools (SonarQube, NexusIQ, Trivy)Containers & KubernetesDeployed, maintained, and troubleshot applications in Kubernetes clustersManaged secure container registries and applied image hardening best practicesInfrastructure & CloudFamiliar with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)Used monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to add metrics and alertsSecurity & ComplianceApplied security best practices and compliance requirementsDomain & CertificationsExperience supporting DoD or IC mission systems Relevant certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA, CKADJob DutiesJoin a small, experienced team enhancing and modernizing cloud architectures supporting key operations.Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications in containerized environmentsBuild and manage containerized systems using Docker and KubernetesDesign and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable software deliveryDevelop and optimize ETL pipelines for efficient data processingConfigure and maintain message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, etc.)Write Python scripts to automate infrastructure management and deployment tasksMonitor performance and improve reliability and efficiencyCollaborate with developers to define best practices for deployment and infrastructurePromote clarity and maintainability through clean design and lightweight documentation