Ekeo Group
DevOps Engineer
Ekeo Group, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
ResponsibilitiesParticipate in program's Multi-cloud DevOps capability spanning AWS cloud environments, cloud migration efforts, and modernization of globally used applications including the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipeline.Integrate new and modernized programs into the NGA Mayhem DevOps pipelines.Data Analysis & Reporting: monitor and project application volumes using historical data and current events; notify management of volume trends and significant spikes; monitor website traffic; clearly communicate data-driven recommendations.Participate in program Agile software development initiatives (standup, planning, Increment planning) to support innovation and enhancement of custom applications through iteration/functionality testingParticipate and collaborate with team members to assess tickets to ensure proper testing and delivery of functionality per User Story Acceptance CriteriaRequired Skills:
Clearance: TS/SCI w Ci Poly is preferred or Top Secret and willing to sit for a CI PolyTypically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 2+ years of prior relevant experienceProficient in AWS/Cloud technologiesProficient in OpenShift AWS hosting platforms.Proficient in either software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services) or virtualization environment.Experience with cloud-based architecturesUnderstanding of DevOps methodologies and workflowOrganizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.Familiar with Amazon Web Services (S3 Buckets, EC2, Reserved Instances, etc.)Familiar with System Engineering documentation creation (VDDs, diagrams, etc.)Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.Preferred Skills:
Experience with Amazon Web Services technical performance versus cost managementExperience with Kubernetes.Experience with Docker container strategies.Experience with cloud-based architecturesFamiliar with cross domain architectures at various levelsExperience with automated testing and monitoringExperience with Engineering Review Boards and Change Management.Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
Skills and Certifications
[note: bold skills and certification are required]AWS/Cloud technologiesOpenShift AWS hosting platformsProficient in either software development projects or software integration projects
Clearance: TS/SCI w Ci Poly is preferred or Top Secret and willing to sit for a CI PolyTypically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 2+ years of prior relevant experienceProficient in AWS/Cloud technologiesProficient in OpenShift AWS hosting platforms.Proficient in either software development projects or software integration projects in a service-oriented environment (Cloud, SOA, Web-Services) or virtualization environment.Experience with cloud-based architecturesUnderstanding of DevOps methodologies and workflowOrganizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.Familiar with Amazon Web Services (S3 Buckets, EC2, Reserved Instances, etc.)Familiar with System Engineering documentation creation (VDDs, diagrams, etc.)Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.Preferred Skills:
Experience with Amazon Web Services technical performance versus cost managementExperience with Kubernetes.Experience with Docker container strategies.Experience with cloud-based architecturesFamiliar with cross domain architectures at various levelsExperience with automated testing and monitoringExperience with Engineering Review Boards and Change Management.Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence)
Skills and Certifications
[note: bold skills and certification are required]AWS/Cloud technologiesOpenShift AWS hosting platformsProficient in either software development projects or software integration projects