DevOps Operational Infrastructure Engineer

Description

• Support performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of AWS and containerized environments.
• Integrate automated security scanning, compliance validation, and monitoring tools into DevOps pipelines to ensure system integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker and OpenShift to support FAA enterprise cloud initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain DevOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD to automate build, test, and deployment processes across multiple environments.
• Maintain system documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration baselines, and operational guides.
• Develop and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform to provision, configure, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure and associated platform services.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of DevOps and cloud engineering practices, focusing on automation, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and cybersecurity teams to define and implement cloud architecture, deployment standards, and operational procedures.
• Participate in system design reviews, change management processes, and risk assessments in accordance with FAA and federal program standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or cloud infrastructure engineering.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate, or Red Hat OpenShift Administrator are desirable.
• Lifting and Carrying: Occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds may be required during installations or maintenance.
• Understanding of DevOps principles, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and configuration management practices.
• Familiarity with cloud networking, identity management, and security best practices.
• Extended Computer Use: Regular and prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal.
• Background check: Must have ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, CloudWatch).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience deploying and managing containers using Docker and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Sitting/Standing: Both prolonged sitting and occasional standing may be required for troubleshooting and attending to system issues.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and management.
• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform.
• Mobility: Ability to move around the office environment to access computer hardware, networking equipment, and server rooms.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Travel: 10%
• Dexterity: Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate computer equipment, troubleshoot issues, and perform tasks requiring precision.

Benefits

• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance