Sr DevOps Engineer
full-time • On-site • Chantilly, VA
Be Challenged and Make a Difference
In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.
Description of Task to be Performed:
AnaVation is seeking a Sr DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, test, certify, operate, and maintain DevSecOps infrastructure tools. In this role, you will support the primary Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team for multiple enterprise tools, resolve interoperability issues, perform patching and upgrades, and ensure the reliability, security, and robustness of the infrastructure that underpins a mission-critical ecosystem.
The ideal candidate will have experience building and supporting solutions in AWS or other cloud environments, with hands-on experience deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, ideally within AWS EKS. This role requires a strong working knowledge of both Linux and Windows operating systems, as well as experience with Git, GitLab CI/CD, and Artifactory. Candidates should also have demonstrated experience automating build processes and software deployments through CI/CD pipelines, helping to streamline delivery, improve consistency, and support secure, scalable infrastructure operations. This position is on-site in Chantilly with no remote option.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, test, certify, and operate DevSecOps infrastructure tools.
- Troubleshoot and resolve interoperability issues across operating systems, support libraries, components, and application dependencies.
- Deploy and configure services using infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) providers.
- Configure and manage Linux-based servers to support dynamic web applications.
- Debug and support cluster-based computing architecture.
- Install, configure, and maintain open-source monitoring and observability tools.
- Partner with development and security teams to ensure CI/CD pipelines align with DevSecOps best practices.
- Use scripting and programming (e.g., Bash, Python) to automate deployments and improve system reliability.
- Participate in Program Increments (PIs) and Agile Release Train (ART) activities.
- Support a multi-enclave environment (Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret).
- This position requires an active Top Secret (TS) clearance and the ability to obtain SCI access with a CI polygraph. This position is on-site with our customer in Chantilly, VA.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in DevOps or related field.
- Experience with SAFe Agile framework.
- Strong understanding of forensic and investigative system requirements.
- Demonstrated experience implementing DevSecOps practices in secure government environments.
- Experience with data processing, automation, and ETL workflow orchestration.
- Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency with GitLab or similar version control and DevOps platforms.
Advanced proficiency with:
- Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
- Containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Search and indexing tool clusters (ElasticSearch, Apache Solr)
- Repository Managers (JFrog Artifactory, Sonatype Nexus)
- Database servers (MySQL, Postgres, MSSQL)
- Cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)
- Virtualization (VMware vSphere, VxRail)
- Open-source monitoring frameworks (Prometheus, Nagios, Grafana)
- Security and networking (SSH, SSL/TLS, Key Vaults)
- Server side technologies (Apache Tomcat)
- DevSecOps principles and best practices
- Linux (Rocky, RedHat, Amazon, Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cloud Certifications
- Nutanix certifications (NCP, NPX)
- Security certifications (CISSP, Security+)
- Understanding of network architecture and security best practices in classified environments
Benefits
· Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
· 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
· 100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
· 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
· 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
· Competitive Pay
· Generous paid leave and holiday package
· Tuition and training reimbursement
· Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.