DevOps Engineer at Initiate Government Solutions

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

DevOps, API Development, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Monitoring, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Automation Scripting, Disaster Recovery, Performance Optimization, Collaboration, DevSecOps, AWS, Kubernetes, GitHub, Security Standards

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Description Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) a Woman Owned Small Business. We are a fully remote IT services provider that delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector. Our focus is on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and the modernization of federal information systems. IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to provide clients with a strategy to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue. Our range of IT services and delivery methodologies are tailored to our customers’ unique needs to achieve maximum value. IGS is currently recruiting for a remote DevOps Engineer to support our work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Assignment of Work and Travel: This is a remote access assignment. The Candidate will work remotely daily and will remotely access VA systems and therein use approved VA provided communications systems. Travel is not required; however, the candidate may be required to attend onsite client meetings as requested. This program is a transformative initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aimed at modernizing and streamlining access to VA data and services through secure, reliable, and scalable APIs. As a member of the team, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and supporting API solutions that empower veterans, partners, and internal stakeholders to access critical information and services efficiently. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product managers, engineers, security specialists, and business analysts—to deliver high-quality API products in alignment with federal standards and VA objectives. You will contribute to the program’s mission of improving veteran experiences by enabling digital innovation, ensuring compliance, and promoting best practices in API development and platform management. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on veteran care and benefits delivery, while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities and Duties (Included but not limited to): Responsibilities span the entire software development lifecycle, focusing on automation, efficiency, and reliability. CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Argo, and other automation tools. Automate build, test, and deployment processes to ensure rapid and reliable software releases. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate infrastructure provisioning. Maintain version-controlled infrastructure configurations and enforce policy-driven infrastructure engineering. Monitoring & Observability: Set up and manage monitoring tools such as Datadog, Jaeger, Kiali, and Dynatrace. Implement alerting systems to proactively identify issues and analyze logs to troubleshoot and resolve incidents. Cloud & Application Deployment: Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or on-premises servers. Optimize resource usage and cost efficiency. Collaboration & Advocacy: Work closely with developers, QA, and IT teams to streamline workflows. Advocate for DevOps best practices across the organization. DevSecOps Integration: Integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines. Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. Automation Scripting: Write scripts in Bash, Python, PowerShell, etc., to automate repetitive tasks and develop custom automation solutions. Disaster Recovery & Backup: Implement backup strategies and disaster recovery plans. Regularly test recovery procedures to ensure business continuity. Performance Optimization: Monitor application and infrastructure performance. Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements. Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, and Helm. Utilize Amazon Controller for Kubernetes (ACK) to manage AWS services via Kubernetes. Service Mesh & Developer Experience: Integrate Istio for service mesh capabilities and maintain developer portals using Backstage.io. VA Lighthouse Support: Align with and support VA Lighthouse technical infrastructure, tools, and compliance requirements. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree or higher in computer science or a related field 4+ years’ experience in software development, DevOps, or platform engineering roles. Strong proficiency with GitHub, including Packages, Releases, and repository management. Hands-on experience with containerization, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architecture. Expertise in AWS services and infrastructure design. Experience with Istio, Helm, and microservices architecture. Familiarity with CodeClimate, Datadog, Jaeger, Kiali, and Dynatrace. Proven ability to implement secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure. Knowledge of federal security standards and DevSecOps practices. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance Strong organizational skills Preferred Qualifications and Core Competencies: Active VA Public Trust Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of Veterans Affairs. Familiarity with VA Lighthouse tools and infrastructure. Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps-related disciplines. Prior, successful experience working in a remote environment Successful IGS employees embody the following Core Values: Integrity, Honesty, and Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest level of ethics. Doing things like being accountable for mistakes, accepting helpful criticism, and following through on commitments to ourselves, each other, and our customers. Empathy, Emotional Intelligence: How we interact with others including peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and customers’ matters. We take collective responsibility to create an environment where colleagues and customers feel valued, included, and respected. We work within a diverse, integrated, and collaborative team to drive towards accomplishing the larger mission. We conscientiously and meticulously learn about our customers’ and end-users’ business drivers and challenges to ensure solutions meet not only technical needs but also support their mission. Strong Work Ethic (Reliability, Dedication, Productivity): We are driven by a strong, self-motivated, and results-driven work ethic. We are reliable, accountable, proactive, and tenacious and will do what it takes to get the job done. Life-Long Learner (Curious, Perspective, Goal Oriented): We challenge ourselves to continually learn and improve ourselves. We strive to be an expert in our field, continuously honing our craft, and finding solutions where others see problems. Compensation: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Benefits: Initiate Government Solutions offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care, matching 401K and profit sharing, paid time off, training time for personal development, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short and long term disability coverage, an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification, employee recognition, and referral programs, spot bonuses, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family. Initiate Government Solutions participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

Responsibilities

The DevOps Engineer will design, develop, and support API solutions for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Responsibilities include managing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning, and ensuring compliance with federal standards.