DevOps Engineer

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a DevOps Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding, a Saalex Company offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $85K-$130K (depending on experience)

Work Location: This is a remote position.

**On-Site Requirements: On-boarding will require 1-2 visits to Patuxent River, MD for candidates that are local to the area. Candidates out of state will be onboarded virtually. Training will be virtual and telework maximized/permitted to the greatest extent possible, however for local candidates, training/tasking may require on-site work a few hours per week. Future on-site/telework requirements/schedules may change as additional client direction is received.

Essential Functions:

Develops DevOps functionality for CI/CD pipeline solutions.

Improves and maintains GitLab pipeline configurations.

Collaborates and assists software engineers with the design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.

Assist with GitLab upgrades as received from the vendor (i.e. bi-weekly, monthly, etc.; requires evening support)

Onboards new applications/customers to the CI/CD environment.

Provides recommendations for technology advancement to streamline CI/CD tools and processes.

Provides technical assistance and troubleshooting to applications and systems deployed within a DevOps CI/CD pipeline.

Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves pipeline issues.

Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

CI/CD implementation experience required.

Design/development of DevOps pipelines experience required.

BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

Desired:

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical environment.

Nexus experience desired.

Experience with specific CI/CD related tools such as GitLab Ultimate, Nexus, DORA metrics, and Prisma Cloud (formerly Twistlock) preferred.

Security Clearance:

Must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance; active or interim secret is preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Education/Experience:

BS/BA degree and 3 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 7 years related experience OR HS and 9 years related experience.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Remote