Senior DevOps Engineer, SAIC

Senior DevOps Engineer, SAIC

Company SAIC
Job title Senior DevOps Engineer
Job location Sterling, VA, United States
Type Full Time

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and implementation of integrated systems solutions to support enterprise objectives.
  • Develop and maintain robust automation workflows for software build, test, and deployment processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
  • Architect and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and operational activities.
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and other IT teams to ensure seamless, high-quality software delivery.
  • Conduct systems analysis and evaluation to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
  • Ensure systems integration aligns with industry best practices and compliance standards.
  • Provide expert guidance and support for DevOps tools and practices, facilitating knowledge sharing across teams.
  • Manage and monitor integrated systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
  • Lead root cause analysis for system issues and implement strategic solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in systems integration and DevOps, recommending adoption of new tools and practices where beneficial.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and five (5) years or more of related experience in systems integration and automation within a DevOps culture; Master’s degree and three (3) years or more experience in systems integration and automation within a DevOps culture.
  • The current holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one. Note: Employment will be contingent upon having/obtaining a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting.
  • Strong expertise in DevOps methodologies and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
  • Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their management APIs.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
  • Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members.
  • Certifications in DevOps, cloud computing, or related fields (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Certified Administrator).
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration.
  • Active DHS Public Trust.

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