Senior DevOps Engineer
@ SAIC

Ashburn, Virginia, United States
$140,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 24 days ago

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Overview

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps methodologies to join our IT team in a hybrid-remote role. You must be local to the Ashburn, VA area and work on-site 2 days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of integrated systems solutions.
  • Develop and maintain automation workflows for build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines for streamlined operations.
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and IT teams for high-quality software delivery.
  • Conduct systems analysis to identify opportunities for optimization.
  • Ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance standards.
  • Provide expert guidance on DevOps tools and share knowledge across teams.
  • Monitor systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement strategic solutions.
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in DevOps.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Expertise in DevOps methodologies and tools (Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation.
  • Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and management APIs.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Proven project leadership and mentorship abilities.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Certifications in DevOps or cloud computing (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's in computer science, Information Technology, or related field with 5+ years experience in systems integration and automation in a DevOps culture; or Master's with 3+ years experience; or PhD with no experience required.

BI Requirement

Current DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one is required. Employment is contingent upon clearance approval prior to starting.

Key skills/competency

  • DevOps
  • CI/CD
  • Automation
  • Integration
  • Cloud
  • Scripting
  • Jenkins
  • Containerization
  • Compliance
  • Optimization
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🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research SAIC's culture: Study their mission, values, and IT projects.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight DevOps and automation achievements.
  • Emphasize certifications: Showcase relevant cloud and DevOps certifications.
  • Prepare technical insights: Share examples of CI/CD pipeline implementation.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review automation scripting practices.
Practice CI/CD pipeline design.
Study AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud services.
Examine container orchestration tool usage.

Behavioral Questions

Prepare project leadership examples.
Detail cross-team collaboration experiences.
Explain problem-solving scenarios.
Discuss conflict resolution cases.

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