Senior DevOps Engineer
SGNLSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
ProdOps Engineer II (EC2119) at Research Innovations
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Defense, Government, MilitaryIndustries
Requirements
- Must have a U.S. Secret Security Clearance at minimum (TS/SCI preferred)
- BS in Computer Science, equivalent degree, or previous work experience
- 5+ years’ experience with Linux (CentOS or Red Hat or Ubuntu) system administration in a production environment
- Conducted system performance and file integrity monitoring
- Managed user issue identification, reporting, tracking, and feedback functions
- Escalated user issues based on trends or alerts
- Conducted vulnerability scanning, mitigation, and reporting functions
- Experience with cloud hosting environments (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.) or Experience with KVM or VMWare virtualization technologies
Responsibilities
- Maintaining, troubleshooting, and configuring big data environments based on many open source and commercial products
- System administration of development, test, and production systems at various locations across the globe
- Implementing and utilizing monitoring, alerting, and response system capabilities
- Analyzing system, software, and user performance metrics to include trend capture
- Implementing and utilizing production change and compliance management systems covering hardware life cycle, system updates, software and security patching, and technology roadmaps
- Maintaining a suite of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support production operations appropriate to existing or anticipated failure modes that expertly document responses to system failure issues
- Configuring and maintaining user account management interfaces and system supports including direct customer interface
- Utilizing security management capabilities and helping ensure a secure and DoD compliant service and system architecture
- Supporting the DevOps environment of cutting edge military and national defense related applications
- Periodic planned, scheduled, and/or rotational on-call system maintenance support outside of normal duty hours, as required
- Keeping up with trends in DevSecOps and SRE
- Performing maintenance work on-site one weekend per month
- Providing on-call support on some weeknights and weekends based on the predefined schedule
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement for this position?
The role is hybrid and based in Alexandria, VA.
What security clearance is required for this role?
An active U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required at minimum, with TS/SCI preferred.
What are the key required experiences for this position?
Candidates need a BS in Computer Science or equivalent, plus 5+ years of Linux system administration experience in production environments (CentOS, Red Hat, or Ubuntu), and experience conducting system performance and file integrity monitoring.
What does the on-call schedule look like for this role?
The position includes providing on-call support during designated weeknights and weekends based on a predefined schedule, plus maintenance work on-site one weekend per month.
What kind of experience stands out for applicants to this ProdOps Engineer role?
Strong candidates will have 5+ years in production Linux sysadmin, experience with big data environments using open-source and commercial tech, system performance monitoring, and an active Secret clearance.
Research Innovations
Develops technology for national security solutions
About Research Innovations
Research Innovations Inc. specializes in technology solutions for national security. The company develops and implements advanced security technologies tailored to the specific needs of government agencies and defense organizations, including military and intelligence branches. Their approach combines the expertise of operational specialists with technologists to create effective solutions that enhance security measures. Unlike many competitors, RII focuses on strong partnerships with government entities, ensuring that their products are customized and relevant to current operational challenges. The goal of Research Innovations is to drive digital transformation in national security, contributing to the safety and security of the nation through innovative technology.
Alexandria, VirginiaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, DefenseIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Risks
RII faces competition from emerging AI startups in the national security sector.
Over-reliance on government contracts poses financial risks for RII.
Rapid tech advancements may challenge RII's platform integration capabilities.
Differentiation
RII specializes in national security technology with strong government partnerships.
PRIISM platform offers advanced AI-driven analytics for decision-making in defense missions.
RII combines operational expertise with technological skills for bespoke security solutions.
Upsides
Increased demand for AI-driven tools boosts RII's market potential.
PRIISM's awardable status enhances RII's credibility in the defense sector.
RII's rapid revenue growth indicates strong business performance.
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