At MAXISIQ, curious minds tackle real-world cyber challenges that matter. Teams develop, test, and secure advanced technology powering today’s and tomorrow’s missions. We experiment with the latest tools, prototype new solutions, and see projects go from concept to action. You will apply technical expertise to projects requiring rapid prototyping, secure integration, and the development of actionable solutions for clients who depend on leading-edge capabilities. Creative problem-solving is encouraged, and growth happens through hands-on work across software, hardware, and network security. If you want to make an impact, solve complex technical puzzles, and help defend critical systems, this is a place where your skills matter and your ideas shape the future of technology.
Job DescriptionWe have an immediate need for a DevOps engineer for a customer in Chantilly, Virginia.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and/or modify custom applications and scripts implemented across multiple platforms
- Maintain custom software applications and services
- Recommend and implement improvements to existing software solutions
- Maintain system architecture to ensure versatility and consistency across multiple platforms
- Provide input to software configuration and system documentation, improvements to capabilities, build roadmaps, and update software as required
- Attend meetings and reviews
- Communicate with internal team members across multiple areas, the program manager, and customer team members
- Communicate with external parties such as mission partners and vendors as required
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI w/polygraph
- Demonstrated custom development experience using Linux based servers and appliances
- Demonstrated 3+ years of experience using Rust and/or Python to develop applications and services.
- Experience with Rust strongly preferred; candidates with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new languages will also be considered
- Demonstrated experience implementing automation tools using Ansible
- Demonstrated experience implementing custom apps using Docker containers
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining custom application code bases
- Demonstrate strong written/verbal communications, problem solving, organizational and interpersonal skills including willingness and ability to document and share information
- Able to work well in a team environment and as an individual contributor
- Experience with agile development methodologies
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledgeable of the following programming languages and IT technologies
- Rust (e.g. Actix, Rocket, or Warp, Wasm for client-side Rust Code)
- Python
- VMWare
- Ubuntu Server
- Windows Server
- Samba
- Linux Firejail
- DockerLeidos Proprietary
- Ansible
- Github / Gitlab
- Squid
- Greylog
- SQL / Posgresql
- Knowledgeable in developing automation solutions for routine processes such as alerting and logging (e.g.
- PowerShell for scripting automation)
- Knowledgeable of web-based application development and best practices
- Knowledgeable of custom browser plugin development
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Ability to integrate AI models into web applications
Preferred Certifications Areas or similar:
- Security+
- ITIL v3 Foundation
- Certified System Administrator
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Web Application Pen Testing Certifications
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #CJ
At MAXISIQ, inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with polygraph
- Custom development experience using Linux-based servers and appliances
- At least 3 years of experience using Rust and/or Python to develop applications and services
- Experience implementing automation tools using Ansible
- Experience implementing custom applications using Docker containers
- Experience maintaining custom application codebases
- Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to document and share information
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Experience with Rust, including Actix, Rocket, Warp, or WebAssembly
- Knowledge of Python, VMware, Ubuntu Server, Windows Server, Samba, Linux Firejail, Docker, Ansible, GitHub, GitLab, Squid, Graylog, SQL, or PostgreSQL
- Knowledge of automation for alerting, logging, and routine processes, including PowerShell scripting
- Knowledge of web application development and best practices
- Knowledge of custom browser plugin development
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Ability to integrate AI models into web applications
- Security+ certification or similar
- ITIL v3 Foundation certification or similar
- Certified System Administrator certification or similar
- Certified Ethical Hacker certification or similar
- Web application penetration testing certification or similar
What We Do
We are an engineering company that has been providing extensive support to Federal Government clients in global communications and networks, Cyber, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Analytics technologies for more than 16 years.
