DevOps Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly Required) at North Point Technology

Chantilly, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

DevOps, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, System Performance, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Scripting, COTS Integration, Bash, Python, Java, NodeJS, Kubernetes, Ansible, Gitlab, Security+ Certification

Industry

Industrial Automation

Description

***This job requires active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly. Please apply only if you have an active TS/SCI with CI Poly. *** North Point Technology is looking for a TS/SCI Cleared DevOps Engineer to support a critical mission based in Chantilly, VA. Applicants should be self-motivated, fast-paced, curious problem solvers with a BS degree and 6 to 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 to 4 years of prior relevant experience. A SEC+ certification is required before the start date. Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and resolve system/operational incidents Perform root cause analysis for operational incidents Analyze system performance and take corrective actions as needed Assist Tier 2 with resolving complex system and end user problems Coordinate with mission partners, consumer applications, and other external entities in troubleshooting enterprise incidents and integration problems Collect data, identify and analyze trends in Operational Incidents, and provide suggestions to mitigate common issues Work closely with Ops Tech Lead and Development Lead to identify baseline enhancements to improve operational stability Work with deployment and ISP teams to support baseline deployments to operations Willingness to support off-hour calls to assist in troubleshooting when high priority operational incidents occur Requirements/Qualifications: BS degree and 6 – 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience. Security+ Certification prior to start date Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to quickly learn new software and IT concepts Strong problem solving and decision making skills Self-starter with an ability to work in a team environment and independently Intimately familiar with the COTS products that the program leverages: Oracle Identity and Access Management (IdAM) suite, Apache webgates, and Computer Associates (CA) API Gateway Experience scripting in a Linux environment using Shell and Bash Deep understanding and background in COTS integration and custom code development Experience in at least one of the following languages: Bash Python Java NodeJS Local to DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) with ability to be physically present at the team’s work location in Chantilly Strong interpersonal skills and proven track record of leading technical teams, conveying technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences Candidate must be able to physically be in Chantilly, VA a minimum of 4 days a week to work with the team with occasional meetings in Reston and/or Springfield, VA All candidates must be US CITIZENS to be considered for the position Security+ certification within 60 days of hire Preferred: Kubernetes experience using Rancher RKE2 or Openshift Strong understanding of containers Experience containerizing existing custom software Knowledge of common DevOps tools such as: Ansible ArgoCD Gitlab Nexus3 Kubernetes Certifications in any of the following: RHCSA/RHCE AWS Solutions Architect/DevOps Engineer CKA/CKAD Familiarity with modern authentication flows such as SAML, OAuth2 and OIDC North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems. At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members. Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today! For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.

Responsibilities

The DevOps Engineer will troubleshoot and resolve system incidents, perform root cause analysis, and analyze system performance. They will also coordinate with mission partners and assist in resolving complex system problems.