Senior DevOps Engineer bei Plus3 IT Systems

Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Herndon, VA (Onsite)

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Join Plus3 IT Systems! We are at the forefront of cloud computing, providing comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions across a wide array of critical domains. But we don’t stop at implementing technology; we are trusted advisors, delivering expert analysis to fully understand our clients unique challenges and objectives. Our passion is all about empowering our customers to reach their strategic goals. This mission is fueled by our exceptional teams of innovative technology practitioners, who bring deep technical skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence. At Plus3 IT, we foster agile, collaborative processes, working hand-in-hand with our clients to ensure transparency, flexibility, and ultimately, their success in the cloud. 

What You’ll Bring to Plus3:

• A passion for working on cutting-edge, high-profile projects and a drive for delivering solutions 
• An insatiable curiosity: you ask why, proactively exploring and sharing ideas
• A love for learning new technologies and sharing them with your team
• A keen interest in utilizing Cloud-based and Open Source tools for problem-solving
• A strong self-starter that flourishes in a team environment; and love the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with customers, vendors, and engineering teams to solve complex business problems

What You’ll Do: 

• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, leveraging Jenkins and CloudFormation for streamlined deployments.
• Resolve pipeline complexities across Jenkins and AWS environments (e.g., Linux EC2, RDS, CloudFormation, Elasticsearch).
• Automate processes, from build staging to branch tag automation and variance corrections.
• Integrate new microservices and automate container builds into the architecture.
• Troubleshoot and debug deployment issues, and develop monitoring scripts to ensure service functionality.
• Integrate essential DevOps tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, Robot Framework/Selenium, and Artifactory to optimize the entire process.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: 

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly Security Clearance 
• Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of relevant experience OR; 
• Master’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR; 
• PhD with 4 years of relevant experience OR;
• An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
• Experience working in Linux Environments
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash and Python
• Active DoD IAT Level II Certification (Security + CE, CISSP, etc.)
• This is a full-time onsite position. It is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Preferred Skills: 

• Strong problem solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Git for Source Control
• Understanding and willingness to work in a DevSecOps oriented environment with an Infrastructure as Code mindset
• Experience with CloudFormation, Elasticsearch
• Basic understanding of an Object-Oriented Programming Language, preferably Java
• Experience integrating Jenkins and Docker for automated CI/CD pipelines
• Basic understanding of Kubernetes or OpenShift Container Platform

What You’ll Love About Plus3:

• Direct Impact: You will directly contribute to the optimization and integration of technologies, enabling our clients to achieve their strategic goals.
• Agile & Collaborative: Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are heard, and you can quickly adapt and innovate.
• Invested in You: Your growth is our priority. We offer a culture of continuous learning and support designed to keep your skills sharp and help you advance your career.
• Culture That Connects: Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, quality, and a sense of belonging from the moment you join.
• Cutting-Edge Work: Engage with advanced cloud and AI solutions that are at the forefront of technology.

At Plus3 IT Systems, we believe our success is driven by the contributions of every employee. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we make employment decisions based solely on an individual’s qualifications, skills and merit, and without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected].

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time onsite position and work days are Monday through Friday.  Specific work hours are established with Team Lead. Work location may vary, including onsite requirements which are outlined in the requirements and confirmed with Team Lead.