Senior DevOps Engineer

Washington DC
Permanent
Full-time

23 days ago
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Job Description:Senior DevOps EngineerThis role requires an experienced and highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to join the team. The engineer will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure infrastructure as code, and robust DevSecOps pipelines for microservice-based applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in transforming traditional infrastructure to cloud-native solutions, focusing on automation, security, and continuous improvement.Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure as code solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security for microservice architectures.
Lead the migration of applications and services from ECS to Kubernetes (K8s), including cluster design, networking, storage, and ensuring smooth transitions.
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines with a strong emphasis on DevSecOps principles, integrating security checks and vulnerability assessments throughout the development lifecycle.
Implement and manage Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration using Helm and Docker, optimizing for performance, resource utilization, and cost efficiency.
Design and implement secure networking solutions within VPC environments, including managing public/private subnets, load balancers, and ingress/egress proxies (Nginx).
Manage Cloudflare configurations for traffic management, security, and performance optimization.
Implement and manage application autoscaling strategies to ensure high availability and responsiveness under varying load conditions.
Implement a multiple environment CI/CD deployment pipeline for maximal update and enforcement of code quality, security, and code standards
Ensure the security and compliance of infrastructure and applications, including managing TLS/SSL certificates and implementing security best practices.
Administer and troubleshoot Linux systems, ensuring optimal performance and security.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in infrastructure, deployment processes, and security practices.
Collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to foster a culture of shared responsibility and efficiency.
Mentor and guide junior DevOps engineers, contributing to knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.

Required Skills and Experience:

15+ years of experience in providing infrastructure as code and implementing DevSecOps pipelines for microservice application development.
Proven experience migrating applications and services from ECS to Kubernetes.
Extensive experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and management.
Expertise in Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration, including Helm and Docker.
Strong experience with Nginx as an ingress proxy and implementing advanced application autoscaling strategies.
Experience with Cloudflare is required.
Proficiency in GitLab CI/CD for pipeline development and management.
Deep understanding and practical experience with DevSecOps principles and practices.
Strong networking skills, including VPC management, public/private subnets, load balancers, and ingress/egress proxy configuration.
Solid experience with TLS/SSL certificate management and secure communication protocols.
Expertise in Linux system administration and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
Relevant certifications (e.g., CKA, CKAD, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer) are a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

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