Position Detail:
We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support the modernization and deployment of a critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Nexus Repository management, and building and maintaining Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments.
You will be responsible for automating deployment processes, managing artifact repositories, and orchestrating infrastructure upgrades across Windows Server environments while planning the migration path to AWS cloud infrastructure. Strong expertise in Windows Server administration, AWS cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudFormation/Terraform), and infrastructure-as-code practices are essential. Experience with containerization strategies for Java applications, configuration management tools, and implementing security controls in both on-premises VMware and cloud environments is highly valued.
Position Responsibilities:
CI/CD & Automation:
• Design, implement, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
• Automate deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments
• Manage Nexus Repository for artifact storage and dependency management
• Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using CloudFormation and/or Terraform
Infrastructure Management:
• Build and maintain Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments
• Administer Windows Server environments and orchestrate infrastructure upgrades
• Plan and execute migration strategies from on-premises VMware to AWS cloud infrastructure
• Configure and manage AWS services including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, and related components
Containerization & Security:
• Develop containerization strategies for Java applications
• Implement configuration management tools and practices
• Apply security controls in both on-premises VMware and AWS cloud environments
• Monitor system performance and implement optimization strategies
Education and Experience
13+ Years of experience in Systems or IT related roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience
Required Quals
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Nexus Repository management experience
• Building and maintaining Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments
• Strong expertise in Windows Server administration
• Strong expertise in AWS cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudFormation/Terraform)
• Infrastructure-as-code practices
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI government clearance which requires US
Desired Quals
• TS/SCI with an in-scope Polygraph
• Containerization strategies for Java applications
• Configuration management tools
• Implementing security controls in both on-premises VMware and cloud environments
Work Locations
Annapolis Jct, MD, Washington DC or Reston VA
Salary range for this position $129,000-179,000 #CJ
Skills Required
- 13+ years of experience in Systems or IT related roles
- Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
- Nexus Repository management experience
- Building and maintaining Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments
- Strong expertise in Windows Server administration
- Strong expertise in AWS cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudFormation/Terraform)
- Infrastructure-as-code practices
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI government clearance (requires US citizenship)
- TS/SCI with an in-scope Polygraph
- Containerization strategies for Java applications
- Configuration management tools experience
- Implementing security controls in both on-premises VMware and cloud environments
What We Do
Red Arch Solutions is a premier U.S. small business providing its customers with state-of-the-art tactical and strategic intelligence, systems, and software engineering solutions, solving some of the most pressing and unique intelligence community challenges related to National Security. Our employees are exceptionally skilled professionals; individuals who are dedicated to collecting, analyzing, creating and engineering the best solutions in support of critical missions. Red Arch Solutions takes pride in the success of our customers. The depth of our engineers’ experience combined with our breadth of exposure across the intelligence community enables us to provide value added, synergistic analytical and engineering support. Unique to Red Arch Solutions is the focus on its employees. Our guiding principle is “People First.” We offer employees career mobility and stability, work-life balance flexibility, and individualized career paths. The loyalty of highly trained, skilled professionals is our key corporate asset. Red Arch Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
