Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Herndon, VA (Onsite)
Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with CI Poly
Join Plus3 IT Systems! We are at the forefront of cloud computing, providing comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions across a wide array of critical domains. But we don’t stop at implementing technology; we are trusted advisors, delivering expert analysis to fully understand our clients unique challenges and objectives. Our passion is all about empowering our customers to reach their strategic goals. This mission is fueled by our exceptional teams of innovative technology practitioners, who bring deep technical skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence. At Plus3 IT, we foster agile, collaborative processes, working hand-in-hand with our clients to ensure transparency, flexibility, and ultimately, their success in the cloud.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience OR;
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• Master’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR;

• PhD with 4 years of relevant experience OR;
• An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
• Experience working in Linux Environments
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash and Python
• Active DoD IAT Level II Certification (Security + CE, CISSP, etc.)
• This is a full-time onsite position. It is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Strong problem solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Git for Source Control
• Understanding and willingness to work in a DevSecOps oriented environment with an Infrastructure as Code mindset
• Experience with CloudFormation, Elasticsearch
• Basic understanding of an Object-Oriented Programming Language, preferably Java
• Experience integrating Jenkins and Docker for automated CI/CD pipelines
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes or OpenShift Container Platform

• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, leveraging Jenkins and CloudFormation for streamlined deployments.
• Resolve pipeline complexities across Jenkins and AWS environments (e.g., Linux EC2, RDS, CloudFormation, Elasticsearch).
• Automate processes, from build staging to branch tag automation and variance corrections.
• Integrate new microservices and automate container builds into the architecture.
• Troubleshoot and debug deployment issues, and develop monitoring scripts to ensure service functionality.
• Integrate essential DevOps tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, Robot Framework/Selenium, and Artifactory to optimize the entire process.