DevOps Engineer - 29266

Job description

***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.*** We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our fast-paced development team. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, containers, and AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. This role is based on-site in Augusta, GA with our Army customers. If you have a passion for DevOps and are interested in working with a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. ***Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).*** ### Capabilities - - Support development and deployment of cloud infrastructure in AWS, especially EKS. - Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment. - 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, continuously exploring new ways to improve our infrastructure. - Other duties as assigned. ### Required Qualifications - Security Clearance - A current TS/SCI U.S. Government Security clearance with a CI Polygraph is required; U.S. citizenship required. - 5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience. - Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+) or is willing to obtain one within a the first few months of hire. - Must be able to work on customer site in Augusta, GA 5 days a week (full-time, 40 hours/week on customer site). Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed. ### Required Technical Skills - Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting. - Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform, and Ansible. - Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, EBS, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure. - Experience with application 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 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 and use of standard software development tool suites. ### Desired Technical Skills - Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Spark, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. - Experience with containers EKS, Diode, CI/CD, and Terraform are a plus - Prior experience or familiarity with Big Data Platforms or Data Lake architectures. ### The Benefits Package - ***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. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.*** ***Additional benefits include:*** - ***Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.*** ***Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:*** - ***A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)*** - ***Vision and Dental*** - ***Life and AD&D Benefits*** - ***Short and Long-Term Disability*** - ***Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances*** - ***Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services*** ### Company Environment & Perks - ***Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000*** - ***Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts*** - ***Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS*** - ***Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.*** - ***Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.***