Cloud Administrator / DevOps Engineer

CLOUD ADMINISTRATOR / DevOps ENGINEER

Must have: Active TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph

Location: onsite in Chantilly, VA - Full time

Are you excited about designing and managing cloud infrastructure? Ardent Principles is seeking a full-time Cloud Administrator/DevOps Engineer to join our innovative team.

If you're passionate about cloud technology, thrive in a collaborative setting, and are ready to drive significant impact, this is your opportunity. With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities. Join us and let's shape the future together!

Who We Are

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence

"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you're an integral part of what brings our company's mission to life. You are primarily responsible for:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects across different environments

• Manage and automate the deployment process to ensure smooth and reliable releases

• Collaborate with development and test teams to streamline the development workflow and improve release cycles

• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, deployments, and CI/CD pipelines

• Implement best practices for security, compliance, and infrastructure as code

• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in DevOps and automation.

REQUIRED DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION

• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git CI/CD, or Jenkins

• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Node, Bash, or PowerShell

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure

• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or EKS

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues

• Excellent communication and collaboration skill

• 4+ years of experience in a DevOps role with a focus on managing multiple networks

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

• Certification in DevOps or related field (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar DevOps Engineer certification)

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk

• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence

WHAT WE OFFER

Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.

• Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.

• Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.

• 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.

• 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.

• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.

• 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.

• Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available onsite and working during core hours.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Your future starts here!