5+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering or Software Development (Java preferred) and Bachelors in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 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
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 have a DoD 8140 / 8570 compliance certification (i.e. Security+ certification)
Must be able to work in a hybrid environment, spending an average of 1-2 days per week at our Columbia, MD office. Flexibility is essential to adapt to schedule changes as needed.
Work could require some on-call work, so being flexible is key.