DEVOPS ENGINEER

Job Summary:

The DevOps Engineer role centers around automating infrastructure, managing CI/CD pipelines, and securing containerized systems across development and production environments. Candidates should have experience with Kubernetes (preferably OpenShift), container image management, and scripting (Python, Bash). Responsibilities also include customizing Helm charts, system monitoring, and maintaining compliance in secure, high-availability settings.

Position Description

Overview:

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer to support critical systems in a secure, mission-driven environment. You will work across development and operations to streamline deployments, enhance performance, and enforce security best practices. This role focuses on infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and Kubernetes-based container orchestration using modern DevSecOps tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Automate deployments and configuration management across environments
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, ArgoCD, and GitOps tools
Create and maintain Helm charts and OpenShift Operators
Build secure, FIPS-compliant container images using UBI9-minimal base images
Integrate systems with enterprise authentication (e.g., LDAP, SSO)
Monitor systems using Grafana, Kibana, and Nagios; define key metrics
Manage hybrid infrastructure with Terraform, Ansible, and OpenShift
Maintain operational and architectural documentation
Participate in Agile/Scrum processes and Operational Readiness Boards
Support on-call operations, incident response, and root cause analysis

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years of IT experience, including 3+ years with Kubernetes (OpenShift preferred)
Experience building GitLab CI/CD pipelines and using GitOps practices
Proficient in scripting (Python, Bash) and container tools (Docker, Helm)
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph eligibility
Familiarity with system security, IAM, and compliance standards

Desired Qualifications:

Experience developing Kubernetes Operators and using the Operator SDK
Proficiency with Go programming
Certifications such as Security+, AWS DevOps, CKA

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Benefits

401k w/ Matching
Parental Leave
Life Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Referral
Performance Bonus
Professional Development Reimbursement
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 “At Meridian Systematics, LLC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success”.

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