Applied Research Associates (ARA)
Staff DevOps Engineer
Applied Research Associates (ARA), Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
ARA is looking for a Staff DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in OpenShift and a solid understanding of DevOps principles, container orchestration, and cloud-native application development. The Staff DevOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth deployment and scalability of applications within OpenShift environments.Staff DevOps Engineer Key Responsibilities:OpenShift Management : Design, deploy, and manage OpenShift clusters to support containerized applicationsCI/CD Pipeline Development : Build and maintain continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and deployment processesAutomation : Develop and implement automation scripts to optimize infrastructure deployment, scaling, and maintenance using tools like Ansible, Jenkins, or GitLab CIMonitoring & Troubleshooting : Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to ensure high availability and performance of OpenShift environments. Troubleshoot production issues and resolve them efficientlyCollaboration : Work closely with developers, QA, and operations teams to integrate DevOps solutions into the development lifecycleCloud Integration : Manage hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, ensuring seamless integration between OpenShift and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCPSecurity & Compliance : Implement security best practices for containers and Kubernetes, ensure compliance with industry standards, and conduct regular security auditsPerformance Optimization : Tune application performance, load balancing, and scaling strategies within OpenShift clustersDocumentation : Maintain thorough documentation of infrastructure, systems, and processesStaff DevOps Engineer Position Requirements:Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearanceBachelor's degree in a related field along with 5-7 years of relevant work experienceExperience with OpenShift:
3+ years of hands-on experience managing and administering OpenShift clustersKubernetes Expertise:
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployments, and associated toolsContainerization:
Proficiency in Docker, container orchestration, and microservices architectureAutomation Tools:
Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar IaC (Infrastructure as Code) toolsCI/CD Pipelines:
Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Minikube, or similar toolsScripting and Programming:
Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Java, Terraform, or GroovyCloud Platforms:
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and their integration with OpenShiftMonitoring & Logging:
Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools like ELK stack or SplunkVersion Control:
Proficiency in Git and experience with version control practices in a team environmentSecurity:
Knowledge of container security best practices, including vulnerability scanning and network policiesStaff DevOps Engineer Preferred Qualifications:An active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearanceOpenShift Certified Administrator (OCA) or Kubernetes certificationExperience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud architecturesUnderstanding of networking in Kubernetes/OpenShift environmentsFamiliarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOSStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to incident resolutionExperience in implementing DoD STIG’s and RMF Assessment KnowledgeWho is ARA?Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company that has been providing technically superior solutions to complex problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,271 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.ARA also prides itself on having a challenging culture where innovation and experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), which motivates, supports, and encourages professional career development for women to maximize their accomplishments.To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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3+ years of hands-on experience managing and administering OpenShift clustersKubernetes Expertise:
Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployments, and associated toolsContainerization:
Proficiency in Docker, container orchestration, and microservices architectureAutomation Tools:
Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or similar IaC (Infrastructure as Code) toolsCI/CD Pipelines:
Experience in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, Minikube, or similar toolsScripting and Programming:
Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, Java, Terraform, or GroovyCloud Platforms:
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and their integration with OpenShiftMonitoring & Logging:
Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and logging tools like ELK stack or SplunkVersion Control:
Proficiency in Git and experience with version control practices in a team environmentSecurity:
Knowledge of container security best practices, including vulnerability scanning and network policiesStaff DevOps Engineer Preferred Qualifications:An active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearanceOpenShift Certified Administrator (OCA) or Kubernetes certificationExperience with hybrid cloud or multi-cloud architecturesUnderstanding of networking in Kubernetes/OpenShift environmentsFamiliarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or CentOSStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to incident resolutionExperience in implementing DoD STIG’s and RMF Assessment KnowledgeWho is ARA?Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company that has been providing technically superior solutions to complex problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,271 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.ARA also prides itself on having a challenging culture where innovation and experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), which motivates, supports, and encourages professional career development for women to maximize their accomplishments.To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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