Job Title: Deployment Engineer
Location: Sterling, Virginia
Salary: DOE + Full Benefits
Clearance: Active DHS Suitability (or ability to obtain)

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in software deployment, DevOps, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with version control systems like Git and Git-based workflows.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve deployment issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.

DESIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of application monitoring and logging tools, such as Splunk, ELK Stack, or Prometheus.
• Familiarity with agile software development and deployment methodologies.
• Certification in DevOps or cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert).

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline.

As a deployment engineer, you will play a critical role in the successful implementation and maintenance of software deployments. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and executing the deployment of applications and services across various environments (development, testing, staging, and production).
• Collaborating with software development teams to understand deployment requirements and processes.
• Configuring and maintaining deployment pipelines using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools.
• Automating deployment tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting deployment issues, ensuring smooth rollouts and minimal downtime.
• Working closely with operations and infrastructure teams to ensure proper resource allocation and environment readiness.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of deployment processes, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Staying up-to-date with industry best practices in software deployment, automation, and release management.