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Software Development, IT Consulting

DevOps Engineer (On-Call/Hybrid) - Linux/AWS/Docker/Terraform/Ansible/Git

Annapolis Junction, MDHybridFull Time$130,000–$270,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Top Secret/SCI
  • Polygraph
  • U.S. citizen
  • Linux
  • AWS
  • MASH
  • VMs
  • Docker Swarm
  • GitLab CI/CD
  • Terraform

Nice to have

  • Python
  • NiFi
  • Elasticsearch
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • HAProxy

Role summary

Captivation Software seeks a DevOps Engineer for a hybrid role supporting modernization efforts. Responsibilities include application deployment, software configuration, server management, system monitoring, and troubleshooting. The role requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph and U.S. citizenship. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experience in software development/engineering are required, with specific skills in Linux, AWS, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Git, and CI/CD. Desired skills include Python, NiFi, Elasticsearch, Java/Spring Boot, HAProxy, and MongoDB. The position involves on-call support approximately one week out of every 3-4 weeks.

Build to something to be proud of.

Captivation has built a reputation on providing customers exactly what is needed in a timely manner. Our team of engineers take pride in what they develop and constantly innovate to provide the best solution. Captivation is looking for software developers who can get stuff done while making a difference in support of the mission to protect our country.

Description

Captivation Software has an immediate need for a DevOps Engineer to support modernization effort to converge the agency's authoring, dissemination, and other supporting tools. Responsibilities will include: deploying applications; installing and configuring complex software; managing network servers and technology tools; monitoring and maintaining the system for required levels of performance; and troubleshooting issues and outages.

Candidates will be required to work a rotating pager schedule for emergency 24/7 call-in support as required (roughly 1 week out of every 3-4 weeks). Staff may charge 4 additional hours for the week they are on call in addition to hours worked. On average, the first team is paged for after-hours support approximately once every couple of months with most issues resolvable by phone.

Requirements

Security Clearance:

  • Must currently hold a Top Secret/SCI U.S. Government security clearance with a favorable Polygraph, therefore all candidates must be a U.S. citizen
  • Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development/engineering, including requirements analysis, software development, installation, integration, evaluation, enhancement, maintenance, testing, or problem diagnosis/resolution.
  • Master’s degree can be substituted for two (2) years experience
  • Required Skills:

  • Linux
  • AWS, MASH, and VMs
  • Docker Swarm
  • Deployments of distributed web applications (e.g. GitLab CI/CD)
  • Terraform scripting and VM provisioning
  • Ansible scripting and development
  • Thorough understanding of Docker & Docker Compose container technology
  • Git
  • Desired Skills:

  • Python scripting and development
  • NiFi maintenance and configuration
  • Elasticsearch maintenance and configuration
  • Java/Spring Boot (troubleshooting error logs)
  • HAProxy
  • MongoDB
  • This position is open for direct hires only. We will not consider candidates from third party staffing/recruiting firms.

    Benefits

  • Annual Salary: $130,000 - $270,000 (Depends on the Years of Experience)
  • Up to 20% 401k contribution (No Matching Required and Vested from Day 1)
  • Above Market Hourly Rates
  • $3,600 HSA Contribution
  • 6 Weeks Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Employee Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D
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