DevOps Engineer

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract-To-Hire position – DevOps Engineer / Norfolk VA – (JOB-22224). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description:

Join our team as a DevOps Engineer supporting mission-critical naval programs designed to provide comprehensive information resource management across afloat and shore platforms. Our mission is to deliver responsive tactical support through advanced Automatic Data Processing (ADP) solutions, facilitating the management of material, maintenance, and personnel information essential to Fleet operations.

As part of our migration you will play a pivotal role in managing development tools, automating processes, and ensuring rigorous system security compliance. Your expertise will strengthen the infrastructure supporting a suite of in-service enterprise applications critical to the Navy’s operational readiness.

Responsibilities

DevOps Infrastructure Management

• Administer and optimize DevOps tools including Jenkins, JIRA, Nexus Repository Manager, and Subversion to support CI/CD pipelines.

• Lead the migration to the Orion framework, implementing automation at every development phase to enhance security and software delivery.

• Configure and maintain containerized environments to support development and testing activities.

System Administration and Security

• Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL6, RHEL8, RHEL9) environments.

• Implement security controls in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.

• Manage vulnerability scanning using ACAS and upload results to VRAM.

• Apply IAVM updates and maintain system security accreditation through the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Automation and Virtualization

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and Ansible.

• Create solutions for automated testing and security validation throughout the SDLC.

• Manage virtual machine environments using VMware, Hyper-V, and vSphere/vCenter.

Documentation and Collaboration

• Develop Technical Documentation, including System Administration Guides, white papers, and SOPs.

• Work closely with development, testing, and security teams to integrate DevSecOps practices.

• Support trouble resolution, system recovery, and interface management with external applications.

Qualifications

Security Clearance and Certifications

• US Citizenship required.

• Must possess an active Secret clearance (ability to obtain a T5 investigation).

• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2+ certification (e.g., Security+, Network+, CISSP).

• Must hold at least one professional/vendor certification (e.g., PSEM/CSDP, Red Hat RHCA/RHCP, VMWare VCP, AWS Solutions Architect – Pro, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

  100% on site at Norfolk Naval Base

Education and Experience

• Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Mathematics (with a CS concentration).

• Experience Tier: 10 years of experience (with Masters) or 14 years (with Bachelor’s) in software design, development, and testing.

• Domain Expertise: At least 5 years of technical experience supporting DoD Business IT (supply, logistics, maintenance, or personnel systems) for aviation, afloat, or shore activities.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in RHEL (6, 8, 9), Ansible, and scripting (Python/Bash).

• Strong knowledge of DISA STIGs and information security protocols.

• Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and automated testing.

• Understanding of database administration (specifically Sybase) and PKI/certificate management.

• Familiarity with software testing methodologies including SIT and SQT.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

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