DevOps Engineer (Security & Cloud)

Summary

E-INFOSOL LLC is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer (Security & Cloud) to be a full-time employee in the Fort Meade area to join our innovative and customer solutions focused team.

Contract Length: 12 months

Job Type: On site

Job Description

The DevOps Engineer (Security & Cloud) will be responsible for driving best practices in DevOps software development, automating infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and ensuring the smooth deployment of applications across AWS and Kubernetes environments.

• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of cloud infrastructure.
• Design, develop, and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline code deployment, improve testing efficiency, and reduce manual intervention.
• Ensure that all deployment and infrastructure processes follow DevOps best practices, including automation, version control, and testing.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with Terraform for automated infrastructure provisioning and management.
• Write, manage, and debug Terraform scripts to automate cloud infrastructure deployment and configuration, ensuring infrastructure is versioned and reproducible.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure that Terraform code is modular, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to Terraform deployments, ensuring that infrastructure provisioning runs smoothly across environments.
• Utilize Python and/or Java for scripting, automation, and custom application development in a DevOps environment.
• Develop custom tooling and utilities for cloud management, system monitoring, and automation.
• Create and maintain reusable libraries, functions, and scripts to interact with cloud resources, Kubernetes, and other infrastructure components.
• Build, deploy, and manage applications and infrastructure on AWS, utilizing services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, and more.
• Architect highly available, secure, and scalable solutions on AWS, following AWS best practices for cost optimization and performance.
• Ensure the proper configuration of security settings, access management, and resource provisioning in AWS.
• Automate infrastructure management and deployment using AWS-native tools and services, as well as Terraform.
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters (preferably Amazon EKS) to support containerized applications and microservices.
• Optimize Kubernetes clusters for scalability, high availability, and cost efficiency.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes-based applications using Helm charts and other deployment tools.
• Monitor the performance of Kubernetes clusters and troubleshoot issues such as container failures, node crashes, and scaling problems.
• Develop, deploy, and manage Ansible playbooks to automate configuration management and infrastructure provisioning tasks.
• Ensure that systems and environments are properly configured and consistent across all stages of the pipeline.
• Integrate Ansible automation into the CI/CD pipeline for seamless deployment and configuration management.
• Lead the migration of on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications to the cloud, specifically AWS.
• Develop strategies for cloud adoption and container migration, including managing data storage, networking, and resource scaling during the transition.
• Address and resolve challenges related to infrastructure compatibility, security, and performance during the migration process.
• Implement and manage Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE2) for container orchestration and management across hybrid cloud environments.
• Optimize RKE2 clusters for enhanced security, scalability, and performance.
• Work with teams to design and deploy containerized workloads using RKE2, ensuring efficient use of cloud resources.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to RKE2 clusters, ensuring high availability and consistency.

Qualification

• Active Top-Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a relate field of study.
• 5+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or a related role.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with DevOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and continuous integration processes.
• Proven experience in developing, deploying, and debugging Terraform code to automate cloud infrastructure management.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Java for scripting, automation, and tool development.
• Extensive experience with AWS infrastructure, including services such as EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, and VPC.
• Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and scaling Kubernetes clusters (preferably Amazon EKS) in a production environment.
• Expertise in Ansible for automating configuration management and system administration tasks.
• Proven experience migrating on-premises Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications to the cloud, ensuring a smooth and secure transition.
• Experience managing and optimizing Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE2) clusters for container orchestration.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack to ensure system health and performance.
• Knowledge of cloud-native application architectures, serverless technologies, and microservices design.
• Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments and containerized applications.

About E-INFOSOL

E-INFOSOL is a Service Disabled and Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We specialize in building modern and tailored solutions to support our customers' mission. As a mission-first organization, we deliver Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in cloud computing, virtualization, cyber security, software development and data services. We support the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Federal Law Enforcement, Civilian Agencies and the Private Sector.

Through strategic partnerships with top industry players such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), VMware, Microsoft and Nutanix, E-INFOSOL provide an array of IT products and solutions. Combined with our industry expertise, we deliver in-depth knowledge on Government requirements and fully understand NIST and DoD security requirements. Our expertise in the latest technologies combined with our understanding of infrastructure needs and security requirements provides the best combination for achieving innovative and secure environments for Government Agencies and Private Sector.

Career Growth

"Putting People First, Achieving our Mission Together". E-INFOSOL is a people-first organization focusing on a positive employee culture that inspires creativity and innovation in support of our customers. With opportunities such as reimbursement and bonuses based on completion of certifications, we invest in our employees' career growth.

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical - 100% company paid for employees with dependent options
• Dental and Vision
• Retirement Savings (401k) up to 4% match
• Health Savings Account (HSA), FSA and DCFSA
• Company-paid Short/Long-term disability (w/ additional supplemental options)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D (w/ additional supplemental options)
• Generous Paid Time Off and ALL 11 Federal Holidays
• Legal and Identity Protection Services
• Bonuses for certifications and reimbursement

Employee Perks:

• UberOne, Company Outings (Sporting events, Happy Hours, etc.), Discounts on services including Pet Insurance

Company Awards:

• SBA 8(a) Certified
• SDVOSB
• GSA Contract Holder
• Inc. 5000

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

E-INFOSOL LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment

and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,

national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,

promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Website: E-INFOSOL.com