DevOps Engineer Mid-Level with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Mid)
Clearance Required: Public Trust
Work Location: Remote DevOps Engineer to support the Buckeye contract at USDA's FPAC environment. The DevOps Engineer supports a cloud-based migration and development environment for the USDA FPAC. The DevOps Engineer focuses upon automated continuous deployment of application code and the operational and security monitoring and care of the infrastructure and software platforms. The DevOps Engineer, with a strong foundation in AWS cloud based CI/CD tools, will work as part of a team to support the FPAC community's research efforts. The DevOps Engineer must be self-driven and possess strong analytical skills to solve challenging technical problems, often through collaboration with other technical staff. Key Responsibilities: Work with Product Owners to understand the desired capability, to define and prioritize work, determine deliverables, and manage workloads. Capable of writing, debugging, and deploying Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Puppet or Terraform. Design and build CI/CD pipeline configurations to orchestrate provisioning and deployment of both large- and small-scale systems Design and implement fully automated enterprise pipelines using a suite of DevOps tools: Terraform, BitBucket, Puppet, Docker, Github. Collaborate with team to develop, stand-up, and support of cloud platform using a variety of programming languages and cloud-native technologies. Stay on top of the latest trends and develop expertise in emerging cloud technologies. Proficiency with AWS services such as Amazon S3, Amazon EKS, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Amazon EC2, Elastic Search, Amazon X-Ray, WAF, Amazon Aurora, AWS WorkSpaces, etc. Strong familiarity with modern DevOps principles, practices, methods, and tools. Design containerization (Docker, etc.) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, etc.) framework solutions in deployment and operations. Able to multi-task multiple projects and provide updates to management. Demonstrate strong verbal and written interpersonal communications skills and ability to deal effectively with customers, peers and management. Required Qualifications: Education Requirement with specific field of study: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar fields
Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 5 Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field: 5 5+ years of experience developing & engineering enterprise cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) using leading cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, and Azure. Must include networking, compute, storage, database, identify management/access control, monitoring, etc. Excellent written, verbal, and analytical skills Excellent communications, teamwork, leadership and conflict management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated high analytical skills and effectively able to troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues proactively
Demonstrable experience with some of these using DevOps tools (CI/CD, Cloud Formation, Git, shell scripting, ADO, Maven, Chef, Puppet, Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes, Terraform, etc.) Demonstrable experience building Micro-Service Architectures and decoupled systems (Lambda, Azure Functions) Experience with monitoring and network management tools and technologies and network engineering concepts (IPsec, Routing, NAT, DNS). Experience with AWS cloud technologies and cloud infrastructure, including networking, VPCs, S3, RDS, ELB, Route53, HPC, SQS, Auto Scaling, Direct Connect, VGWs, and DNS. Working knowledge of FedRAMP and extensive experience applying best practices for building/deploying secure and reliable services and applications on FedRAMP-compliant Cloud platforms. Experience with programming languages such as Perl, Python, YAML, BASH, Go, etc. Preferred Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional; Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies; Architect with Google Cloud Platform: Infrastructure, MS Network Certifications. Certified Kubernetes Administrator Developer (CKAD) ITIL v3 Foundations Certification.
Benefit Information: Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company's policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few: PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company's holiday schedule each year)
Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit
We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. Culture and Values: Alpha Omega's Core Values are (H) harmony, (E) engagement, (A) accountability, (R) resourcefulness, and (T) tenacity - collectively they are an acrostic reminder of the values that guide the work we do. We have H.E.A.R.T.! We foster a culture that recognizes and rewards hard work. Our H.E.A.R.T. program invites colleagues and managers from across the organization to recognize each other for living out our core values. Spotlighted employees enjoy a detailed nomination about their core-values-aligned actions which are then shared with their manager. Our Company: Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT Solutions provider. Since our inception in 2016, we have grown our revenues to $140 million and our employee population to almost 500 people located across the U.S. At the heart of Alpha Omega's mission lies a comprehensive approach to addressing the most critical domains shaping our world today. Through strategic partnerships and cutting-edge technology, the company is committed to delivering mission-enabling solutions that transcend boundaries and propel progress in key areas. We deliver mission-focused solutions in our domain areas of national security, foreign affairs and climate science leveraging our expertise in cybersecurity, data and AI, and digital modernization. Our consistent growth has fostered a series of accolades including Inc. 5000 and Washington Technology's Fast 50 awards for five consecutive years, Virginia Business Best Places to Work seven years in a row, and USA Today and Washington Post Top Workplaces. Alpha Omega places significant emphasis on bolstering national security efforts in collaboration with key government agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Through our National Security domain, we provide innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, the company is committed to safeguarding America's safety and prosperity. From implementing advanced cybersecurity protocols to strengthening critical infrastructure resilience, Alpha Omega's contributions are instrumental in defending the nation against evolving threats. Furthermore, our dedication extends to protecting the interests of our service members within the Coast Guard, recognizing their integral role in the broader national security framework. This comprehensive approach underscores Alpha Omega's unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the United States. Climate science is integral to our national security strategy, as it provides crucial insights into environmental threats that can destabilize regions, exacerbate conflicts, and compromise vital resources essential for the safety and stability of our nation. Moreover, Alpha Omega recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change and its far-reaching implications. Through initiatives like the integration of advanced climate modeling within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and supporting agricultural production and conservation efforts within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the company actively contributes to the fight against climate crisis. By leveraging technology to drive sustainability and resilience, Alpha Omega underscores its commitment to preserving our planet for future generations. In addition to its domestic endeavors, our Foreign Affairs domain is deeply engaged in navigating complex foreign affairs and promoting U.S. diplomacy on the global stage. Through collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and other international partners, the company advances national interests while fostering cooperation and mutual understanding. By leveraging technological innovation, Alpha Omega strengthens America's position as a global leader and promotes stability in an increasingly interconnected world. Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. We are committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA, women, people over 40, and differently abled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

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