Sr. DevOps Engineer
@ Bigbear.ai

Herndon, Virginia, United States
On Site
Full Time
Posted 12 days ago

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Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. Work closely with development teams and DoD/IC customers in a fast-paced AI/ML environment, transforming massive structured and unstructured data into actionable insights using our cloud-based platform.

What You Will Do

  • Develop CI/CD build and deployment pipelines.
  • Write/modify Jenkins-based groovy scripts and update Terraform scripts.
  • Create and maintain process improvement scripts including branch tag automation.
  • Integrate tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, and more into the pipeline.
  • Collaborate with development teams to integrate microservices and automate container builds.
  • Debug integration issues, deployment problems and monitor service functionality.

What You Need to Have

  • Bachelor’s degree with 9 years, Master’s with 7 years, or PhD with 4 years of experience; additional 4 years in lieu of degree.
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Experience with Linux, scripting languages (Bash, Python) and container environments (OCP/Kubernetes/OpenShift).
  • DevSecOps and Infrastructure as Code mindset.
  • DoD IAT Level II Certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP).

What We'd Like You to Have

  • Basic understanding of object-oriented languages such as Java.
  • Experience with developing, deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting software solutions.
  • Experience integrating Jenkins and Docker for automated CI/CD pipelines.

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Headquartered in McLean, VA and traded on the NYSE under BBAI, the company fosters an environment of growth, opportunity, and work-life balance.

Key skills/competency

  • DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • Terraform
  • Jenkins
  • Bash
  • Python
  • Containers
  • Kubernetes
  • Linux
  • Automation

How to Get Hired at Bigbear.ai

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research BigBear.ai's culture: Study their mission, recent news, and employee reviews.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant DevOps and scripting experience.
  • Showcase clearance info: Clearly mention TS/SCI and certification details.
  • Prepare technical examples: Be ready to discuss CI/CD, Terraform, and automation projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review CI/CD pipeline concepts
Practice Jenkins and Terraform scripting
Study Linux and container management
Refresh Python and Bash scripting skills

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging DevOps project experience.
Explain teamwork in cross-functional collaborations.
Discuss handling high-pressure security requirements.
Share experience with continuous improvement practices.

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