Senior Devops Engineer @ Wyetech

Salary Range: 55.23 to 128.52 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

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 containers, administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, and AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. Work is performed on customer site (on average 4-5 days a week) with a great team. Some travel is expected as well.

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.

#LI-DS1 #Mid-Senior Level

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

Build, design, implement, and refine cloud architecture while providing prescriptive guidance across the network and security
Support development and deployment of non-cloud (Edge) infrastructure of on-premise and portable equipment
Lead early scoping definitions and identifies critical dependencies
Collaborate with functional business units to drive business solutions and direction
Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services
Manage and maintain Kubernetes containers and cloud infrastructure on AWS
Act as the primary escalation point for tier 3 operational issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis
Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure
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
Possess the ability to serve as an organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs; acting as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Security Clearance – A current Top Secret (TS/SCI) U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required.
15+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development and Bachelors in related field; or 13 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19 years relevant experience.
Must have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certifications (i.e. Security+)
Must be able to work on-site at least 4-5 days per week at the customer site in Fort Meade, MD
Must be able to travel CONUS up to 20% of the time

Required Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting
Proficient in configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible or Puppet
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 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

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.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [email protected]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

Senior Devops Engineer

Wyetech

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