Archon DevOps Engineer

Archon DevOps Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Collaborate with a diverse team of specialized developers working on cutting-edge technologies and innovate solutions.

Drive the delivery of mission-critical products that make a real impact.

Build and optimize the core infrastructure that powers our development and deployment processes.

Lead technical investigations that solve complex challenges and improve developer productivity.

Shape security practices and implement tools that protect our valuable systems and data.

Collaborate with the broader development department.

Responsibilities:

In this position you will work to implement or normalize, streamline, and maintain CICD pipelines across our many projects.  Ensuring consistent deployment processes while implementing best practices for automated testing.

Automate RPM package creation and managing build dependencies across multiple projects.  Work closely with development teams to implement standardized packaging processes, ensuring consistent and reliable software distribution while maintaining proper versions and dependency management.

Design and implement comprehensive security scanning solutions including SAST and DAST tools within the development pipeline, analyzing the results and collaborating with development teams to remediate identified vulnerabilitie4s and maintain security compliance.

Administer and optimize GitLab infrastructure, managing user access controls, runner configurations, and third-party integrations while ensuring high availability and performance of the platform across development teams.

Lead troubleshooting efforts for development environment issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing sustainable solutions to minimize downtime and optimize developer productivity.

Foster effective collaboration between laboratory operations and management teams, providing technical expertise on infrastructure requirements, resource allocation and process improvements to support objectives.

Implement and certify backup solutions across all critical systems, regularly testing recovery procedures and maintaining detailed documentation to ensure business continuity and compliance with data retention policies.

Perform hands-on installation or replacement and configuration of hardware infrastructure components, including servers, server components, and storage systems.

Implement and maintain infrastructure monitoring and alerting systems for the development environment.  Create dashboards to provide visibility into system health and performance metrics.

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all systems, processes, and procedures, including runbooks, architectural diagrams, and disaster recovery plans.

This is a full time position that is 90% remote.  The qualified candidate must reside in the northern Virginia area and be capable, when needed, to make trips to our lab when needed to investigate or for activities that require hands-on the equipment.

Archon is a CACI brand and offers a full array of CACI benefits available to our employees.  We offer medical, dental, 401k, company stock purchases, PTO, tuition reimbursement, continuous learning/certification opportunities, and a host of other benefits.

Qualifications:
 

BA/BS in Computer Science or related field

Minimum of 5 years experience in DevOps or similar IT operations role.

Proven experience managing GitLab administration and CI/CD pipeline development.

Strong background in infrastructure automation and infrastructure as code tools

Experience implementing and managing security scanning tools (SAST/DAST) and security best practices.

Advanced knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration and shell scripting.

Experience with RPM packaging and automation of package builds within CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of Linux package management systems and dependency resolution.

Hands-on experience with backup solutions and disaster recovery planning.

Practical experience with hardware installation and configuration in lab environments.

Strong troubleshooting skills and experience leading technical incident resolution.

Demonstratable proficiency in networking, encryption, and PKI.

Deep understanding of virtualization and hypervisors.

Experience with Docker. 

Proficiency in at least one programming language.

Desired:

Experience working with CSfC, Cross Domain, Single Domain, and RTB solutions

RHEL-specific experience and certifications

Experience with Debian packaging (DEB) and related tooling, including package building and repository management in CI/CD pipelines.

Experience with Ceph storage is a plus

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$68,400-$143,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.