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DevOps Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia, United States; Herndon, Virginia, United States

 

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support agile software and data engineering efforts by enhancing DevOps pipelines, automating infrastructure, and driving best practices for cloud-native deployments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration, and enterprise-level DevOps environments. This role requires collaboration with engineers, security teams, and operations to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure deployment processes.

 

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with Chief Engineer and technical teams to integrate DevOps best practices into existing and new software development efforts

  • Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform to version control and automate environment setup

  • Containerize Java and Python applications for deployment in Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resource efficiency

  • Utilize AWS services (e.g., EKS, Lambdas, EMR, ECR, VPC) for secure, scalable, and cost-efficient deployment

  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application delivery, incorporating zero-downtime deployment strategies

  • Integrate security tools and scanners into the build pipeline in collaboration with ISSE and security stakeholders

  • Automate resource autoscaling and scheduling to optimize cloud usage and reduce operational costs

  • Support multi-cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring smooth DevOps operations across domains

  • Write and maintain configuration files and scripts to support runtime application configurations and DevOps tools

  • Document technical processes and maintain traceability in alignment with Agile methodologies

Required Qualifications:

  • 4–7 years of hands-on experience in a DevOps Engineering role

  • Strong experience with Kubernetes and Helm Charts for orchestration and package management

  • Proficiency with Docker and/or Podman for containerization and image lifecycle management

  • Advanced knowledge of AWS Services, especially EKS, Lambda, EMR, ECR, VPC

  • Demonstrated expertise in Terraform for managing infrastructure as code

  • Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Groovy)

  • Familiarity with security compliance tools and practices in CI/CD pipelines

  • Strong team collaboration and communication skills in Agile development environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting multi-tenant and multi-cloud environments

  • Background integrating DevSecOps principles into CI/CD workflows

  • Knowledge of GitOps practices, GitLab/GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or other orchestration tools

  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack

  • Certification in AWS, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), or Terraform

Tech Stack & Tools:

  • IaC & CI/CD: Terraform, Helm, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD

  • Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, Helm

  • Cloud: AWS (EKS, Lambda, VPC, EMR, ECR)

  • Languages: Python, Bash, YAML, JSON

  • Security & Monitoring: SonarQube, Aqua, Prometheus, Grafana

Why Join Us?

  • Work on critical, mission-driven programs

  • Embrace innovation in DevOps with modern toolsets

  • Collaborate across a multidisciplinary technical team

  • Flexible, Agile environment with room to grow

 

M1 Technology is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

 
 
 

 

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