DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

DevOps Engineer
Location: Arlington, VA (Rosslyn)
Work Type: Onsite
Remote Work: Yes

Description:
Gridiron IT is looking to hire a DevOps Engineer to support a government program in Arlington, VA.

Description: As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations by automating and streamlining the build, test, and deployment processes. You will support automation of multiple processes. You will work closely with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff members to manage code releases and ensure the smooth operation of production environments. Your expertise will be essential in driving the adoption of best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) and in maintaining a robust and scalable infrastructure.

Responsibilities
• Develop, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline code integration and delivery.
• Manage and monitor production environments, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Ansible.
• Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Identify and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Ensure security best practices are followed in the deployment and operation of applications and infrastructure.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement scalable and resilient system architectures.
• Continuously evaluate and improve processes, tools, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the DevOps workflow.

Skills
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with tools such as GitLab, Terraform, Helm, DB Config management (Liquibase / Flyaway), Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Travis CI
• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Ansible.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms, especially AWS.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues.

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range: $70-80 hourly (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)


Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.


Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.


Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.