Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team at Wyetech. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Kubernetes and Container Orchestration, Configuration Management, CI/CD, Automation, AWS, Linux systems administration, Scripting in Bash and Programming in Python, and a background in Big Data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement infrastructure and automate deployment processes
• Ensure monitoring, reliability, and scalability of services
• Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS
• Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure
• Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary
• Continuously improve processes and tools to ensure high availability and performance
• Stay current with new technologies and industry trends

Required Qualifications

• Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI level U.S. Government Security clearance is required; Must be a U.S. citizen
• 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+)
• Must be able to work on customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days a week and be able to travel occasionally
• Must be willing/able to help open/close the workspace during regular business hours as needed

Required Technical Skills

• Strong Knowledge of AWS services (EKS, EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda)
• Proficient knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
• Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform and Ansible
• Experience with application, container, and OS deployment, scaling, and management
• Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Go
• Familiarity with Git, Flux, and other development and deployment tools
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and troubleshoot complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of AGILE software development methodologies

About Wyetech

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Benefits

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. Additional benefits include generous PTO, medical plan options, vision and dental, life and AD&D benefits, short and long-term disability, and various team-building events throughout the year.