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Overview: Junior DevOps Engineer Onsite | Ft. Meade | 5 Days a Week Active TS/SCI w/FS Poly (NSA) Clearance Required Summary Since 2012, our client has helped mission-critical government organizations and businesses face their most daunting technology challenges. Their team have been trusted partners to many government agencies and are extremely familiar with a wide variety of systems, policies, and procedures. Our client is also a distinguished custom software development firm dedicated to delivering premium solutions tailored for businesses and governmental needs. They are home to top-tier technology professionals recognized as industry pioneers, comprehensive full-stack engineers, and reliable consultants. These experts are adept at clear communication, excel in resolving complex challenges where others may falter, and are skilled in actualizing an organization's vision. Responsibilities Our client is looking for multiple Junior DevOps Engineers to join their team! As a Junior DevOps Engineer on our client's team, you will begin your professional journey by contributing to the automation and efficiency of their systems and software development processes. You will be introduced to various automation tools for software build, testing, and deployment, such as Git, Gitlab CI/CD, and Jenkins. Your role will involve learning to automate the configuration and management of resources with tools like Ansible and Puppet, and participating in the provisioning of infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using Terraform or CloudFormation. Your responsibilities will also include developing simple data queries, contributing to the creation and revision of system documentation, analyzing system performance, and setting up monitoring software with tools like Prometheus and Grafana. Please be aware that due to our client's involvement in a wide array of projects, this job description serves as a foundational outline meant to align with their broad requirements. The specifics of each project vary, offering a rich landscape of opportunities! Detailed information about individual projects will be disclosed during the subsequent stages of the interview process. Automate software build, testing, and deployment with the use of tools such as Git, Gitlab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Jenkins, Cypress, etc. Automate the configuration and management of resources using modern tooling such as Saltstack, Ansible, Puppet, etc. Automate the provisioning of infrastructure using Infrastructure As Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, etc. Develop simple data queries for existing or proposed databases or data repositories Write or review software and system documentation, propose and implement recommendations for improving documentation Analyze system performance standards, flow, data usage and work processes; and investigate problem areas Configure logging, system, and performance monitoring software with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, etc. Requirements 0-5 years of experience with a Bachelors degree in a technical field of study is required. An additional 5+ years of equivalent practical experience may be substituted for a degree Experience scripting in languages such as Python, bash, PowerShell, PERL, etc. Experience with distributed scalable Big Data Storage (NoSQL) such as Elasticsearch, Hbase, Cloudbase/Accumulo, Big Table, etc. Experience with container orchestration and automation such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, etc. Education/Certification Requirements A Bachelors degree in a technical field of study is required for this position. An additional 5+ years of equivalent practical experience may be substituted for a degree Clearance Requirements Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; an active TS/SCI w/FS Poly clearance is required. Please note that the FS Poly currently needs to be held by the NSA or within the past two years. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. -------------- About Us Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Precision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Precision Solutions

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