Senior DevOps Engineer

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support Kadiak and our government customer in Vienna, VA. This position requires an active Top-Secret security clearance. This opportunity is offering a hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite, 1 days telework).   Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of cloud platforms, automation tools, and infrastructure as code, with a passion for problem-solving and delivering efficient solutions   Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud solutions while driving continuous integration and delivery processes Advanced knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) and DevOps architectures, processes, and best practices Support of the enterprise IT platform, which includes secure cloud-hosted and on-premises environments Work with system architects and developers to maintain and improve the architecture and design of the infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions Focus on creating and maintaining containers as well as enabling container deployments and implementations of serverless architectures within AWS Design, build, and scale end-to-end CI/CD pipelines across enterprise environments.  Experience with both coding and scripting. Write custom automation scripts and internal tools using Python  Experience with AWS (e.g., CloudFormation, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and ElasticSearch). Architect, optimize, and manage complex infrastructure stacks using advanced AWS CloudFormation and modular templates  Mentor team members and establish best practices for cloud security and infrastructure-as-code    Required Skills and Competencies: 5+ years of professional experience in a DevOps, SRE (Site Reliability Engineering), or cloud infrastructure role Experience with AWS (e.g., CloudFormation, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and ElasticSearch) Experience with both coding and scripting. Experience building and maintaining Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. Current automation/orchestration tool suite experience. Experience in continuous integration technology (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub) Experience with Jenkins and creating Jenkins Pipelines while having and understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment best practices Experience in continuous integration technology (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab/GitHub).  Manage and scale GitLab Runners for high-volume, secure builds. Experience with both coding and scripting. Write custom automation scripts and internal tools using Python  Experience with AWS (e.g., CloudFormation, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and ElasticSearch). Architect, optimize, and manage complex infrastructure stacks using advanced AWS CloudFormation and modular templates    Additional Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with Poly Ability to work on-site in Vienna, VA (4 days per week + 1 day remote) Experience with AWS cloud environments Strong teamwork and collaboration skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong documentation and communication abilities   Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.   Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.   Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352