Sr. DevOps Engineer
Digital Enterprise Solutions, Inc. (DESI) is seeking a Sr. DevOps Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This is a Full-time (Regular) Exempt (Salary) position. Telework will be allowed but the successful candidate must be able to visit the customer site in St. Mary's County Maryland once a month. Therefore, candidates must be within a reasonable driving distance to St. Mary's County Maryland (20670).
Where innovation meets excellence, we drive the future of technology. As a key member of the Automation Team, you will play a key role in delivering state-of-the-art Information Technology solutions that support a large enterprise. We are looking for qualified candidates who are ready to collaborate, innovate, and make an impact in a fast-paced, forward-looking environment where teamwork is at the heart of our success.
ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop DevOps functionality for CI/CD pipeline solutions; improve and maintain GitLab pipeline configurations.
Interpret Cyber Security guidelines to resolve code vulnerabilities.
Maintain, monitor, and proactively research/pilot solutions to optimize and improve the parent scan pipeline; provide recommendations for technology advancement to streamline CI/CD tools and processes.
Assist with monthly GitLab upgrades.
Configure customer projects/access to pipeline, including configuring Git on customer assets and credentials in customer repositories.
Onboard new applications/customers to the CI/CD environment, working closely with application developers to provide training/technical guidance/troubleshooting assistance.
Craft/help customers craft gitlab-ci.yaml files to orchestrate their child pipelines or test projects; create, maintain, update, and monitor health checks.
Research, perform analysis of alternatives, recommend technical solutions, and architect new CI/CD environments and pipelines, such as Cloud migration or supporting classified systems.
Provide demos/overviews/briefs/newsletters regarding the pipeline and/or associated tools to customers and/or leadership of various levels.
Update and maintain documentation.
Provide mentorship to junior teammates.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for this position, you must meet the education and experience listed below:
- BA/BS degree and 10 years of relevant experience -OR- associate's degree and 14 years of relevant experience -OR- High School diploma and 16 years of relevant experience.
- Degree's in Compter Science, Information Systems, or similar discipline preferred.
- To be considered, degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
CI/CD implementation experience using GitLab.
Design/development of DevOps pipelines.
Proficient communication and documentation skills with experience preparing technical guidance, how-to instructions, test plans, demos, and/or presenting training to internal and external stakeholders required.
CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of onboarding.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical environment.
Active SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TS/SSBI.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates with experience or knowledge in these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
Experience with OpenShift, Nexus, Amazon ECS is a plus.
Experience with CI/CD related tools such as GitLab Ultimate, Nexus, DORA metrics, and Prisma Cloud (formerly Twistlock).
- Experience with OpenShift or Amazon ECS.
- Experience working in a DoD environment.
- Experience with DISA Application Security & Development (AS&D) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklist.
- GitLab certification.
- Active TS/SSBI clearance.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The compensation range is based on industry compensation data and/or position budget and reflects our commitment to transparency and fairness:
- The annual base compensation range is $140,000 to $175,000, commensurate with education, certifications, and experience.
- Other compensation may include discretionary bonuses, referral rewards, and spot awards.
- Full-time benefits include comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) with matching,
This position is contingent upon customer approval.
Eligible for our External Referral Program.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, military status, disability, ethnic or national origin, or other legally protected status.
For a listing of all DESI open positions, please visit the “Careers” section of our website at https://www.ilikedesi.com/careers
