The DevOps Engineer will manage and automate infrastructure provisioning, design CI/CD pipelines, and maintain Kubernetes platforms while ensuring security compliance.
Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for a DevOps Engineer to engineer and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) from which mission applications are developed and deployed. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. This position requires onsite support at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, NE.
Responsibilities:
- Analyzing user interfaces, maintaining hardware and software performance tuning, analyzing workload and computer usage.
- Maintaining interfaces with outside systems, analyzing downtimes, and analyzing proposed system modifications, upgrades, and new COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) solutions.
- Defining problems, developing system requirements and program specifications, from which programmers prepare detailed flow charts, programs, and tests.
- Coordinating closely with programmers to ensure proper implementation of program and system specifications.
- Developing, in conjunction with functional users, system alternative solutions to meet evolving needs.
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable CI/CD pipelines.
- Automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Ansible.
- Managing and maintaining secure Kubernetes platforms, such as Rancher or EKS, ensuring high availability, performance, and security compliance.
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in systems analysis, requirements gathering, and problem-solving.
- Experience with user interface analysis, performance tuning, workload analysis, and downtime analysis.
- Minimum 2 years of experience managing Kubernetes platforms such as Rancher or EKS, including deployment, scaling, and troubleshooting.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with CI/CD concepts and methodologies, including building and maintaining automated pipelines.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with automation tools such as Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
- Strong understanding of Linux systems administration and networking principles.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commitment to adhering to strict security protocols and best practices.
- US Citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Python and JavaScript software languages.
- Familiarity with containerized software engineering practices and technologies.
- Familiarity with agile software engineering methodologies.
- Experience with other cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience with security scanning and vulnerability management tools.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Security+).
This position is located in Omaha, NE.
The estimated salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Top Skills
Ansible
AWS
Azure
Ci/Cd
Eks
GCP
Infrastructure As Code
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Linux
Python
Rancher
Security Scanning Tools
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