DevOps Engineer

Senior DevOps Engineer Northstrat is seeking a highly motivated Senior DevOps Engineer. The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge in Linux systems administration, and a background in Big Data solutions, configuration management, automation, scripting, PostgreSQL database administration, and AWS. The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for implementing infrastructure, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our services. 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. Essential Job Responsibilities Support development and deployment of infrastructure in AWS Automate deployment processes and ensure reliability and scalability of services Manage and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS Collaborate with development teams to integrate their applications into the infrastructure Monitor and troubleshoot production systems and resolve issues as necessary 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 Other duties as assigned Must have TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance is required; U.S. Citizenship required. At least 9+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering and Bachelors in related field; or 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience. Strong knowledge of Linux, including system administration and troubleshooting Proficient in configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) and their application to deployment and management of infrastructure Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL databases, including administration and troubleshooting Experience with application and OS deployment, scaling, and management Ability to develop in multiple programming languages such as bash, Python, or Go Familiarity with Git and other development tools such as deployment pipelines 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 Must be able to work on customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA 5 days/week Preferred Requirements Experience with big data technologies like: Hadoop, Spark, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Hive, Drill, Impala, Trino, Presto, etc. Experience with containers and Kubernetes are a plus