DevOps Engineer

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #886

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Location: Hybrid – 1x week to Washington, D.C.

Clearance Level: Secret

SUMMARY

As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations by automating and streamlining the build, test, and deployment processes. You will work closely with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff members to manage code releases and ensure the smooth operation of production environments. Your expertise will be essential in driving the adoption of best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) and in maintaining a robust and scalable infrastructure.  

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Develop, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test and deployment processes.

·       Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline code integration and delivery.

·       Manage and monitor production environments, ensuring high availability and performance.

·       Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Ansible.

·       Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.

·       Identify and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, ensuring minimal disruption to services.

·       Ensure security best practices are followed in the deployment and operation of applications and infrastructure.

·       Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement scalable and resilient system architectures.

·       Continuously evaluate and improve processes, tools, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the DevOps workflow.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

·       7+ years of experience

·       Cloud, AWS, Data Platforms, Microservices"

·       Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Travis CI.

·       Proficiency in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

·       Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Ansible.

·       Solid understanding of cloud platforms, especially AWS.

·       Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.

·       Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk.

·       Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·       Traditional office setting.

Strength Demands

·       Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.  Some occasional walking or standing may be required.   Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

·       Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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