Senior DevOps Engineer

Red Gate Group

Feb 21
Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
IT - QA and Test
Reston, VA (On/Off-Site)

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Reston, VA. In this key role, you will help drive innovation and modernize mission-critical defense IT systems by designing, developing, and implementing robust DevOps solutions. Your work will be vital in transforming how DTRA leverages technology, from integrating cutting-edge solutions to revamping legacy infrastructure.

As a technical leader and mentor, you’ll guide junior developers, champion best practices, and help shape the future of digital solutions for national defense. If you're passionate about solving complex technical challenges and making a real impact, this is the opportunity to lead with purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, deploy, and maintain custom applications in production environments.
Build and support CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.
Lead containerization efforts, including building images and orchestrating deployments in Kubernetes.
Manage deployment tools using Helm with ArgoCD or Flux, and develop custom Helm charts.
Utilize automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) to optimize infrastructure.
Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to support large-scale deployments and server/network configurations.
Oversee container networking, monitoring, storage solutions, and security.
Proactively identify vulnerabilities in containerized environments and develop mitigation strategies.
Mentor junior team members, sharing best practices in DevOps, cloud technologies, and automation.
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in DevOps, focusing on CI/CD pipeline development and tool support.
3+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and deployment orchestration.
2+ years of experience with Helm, including custom chart creation and deployment management.
Proficiency with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
Experience working in infrastructure-as-code environments with an emphasis on automation and continuous delivery.
Strong understanding of container security and vulnerability mitigation strategies.
Knowledge of container networking, monitoring, and storage solutions.
Active TS/SCI Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

Development experience in Java or Python.
Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus/Grafana, ElasticSearch/Kibana, or FluentD.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and cloud-native tools.
Expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, or TeamCity.
Knowledge of various integration protocols, including JSON, REST, and XML.
Scripting proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby.
Experience with virtualization technologies (Docker, VMware) and cloud security.
Understanding of Linux/UNIX administration and system integration processes.
Kubernetes certification and knowledge of classified environment protocols are highly desirable.
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The Red Gate Group empowers our clients to make impactful, sustainable change, and assists them in creating solutions for challenges confronting the Nation. Founded in 2006, Red Gate is a service disabled veteran owned small business (SDVOSB) which serves the federal government under a number of single- and multiple-award contracts. Red Gate cares deeply about our clients'​ larger missions and helping them achieve greater results than ever before. Focusing on each client’s technical needs, culture, values, and goals, we deliver extraordinary solutions by design. This promotes growth and tactical transformation across their lines of business. We step in with fresh eyes to closely examine challenges and opportunities, providing clarity for leadership. The expert support we provide adapts easily to changes in course. Red Gate’s collaborative guidance sets the path for sustainable success in the future.

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IT - QA and Test
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Top Secret/SCI