M9 solutions

DevOps Engineer

Herndon, VA Full Time

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

 

M9 Solutions is seeking a DevOps Engineer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Herndon, VA. An active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy through Red Hat (RH) Satellite and Ansible automation and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux/SE Linux configurations.
  • Work with site administration one-on-one to troubleshoot automation/deployment issues.
  • Install software libraries functioning in RHEL/SE Linux environment to support Enterprise deployments.
  • Monitor and modify Enterprise in an agile and highly flexible environment.
  • Engage 3rd-party vendors to translate and integrate manual steps into the deployment process.
  • Apply best practices in DevOps engineering, delivering projects on time and with excellent quality.
  • Provide support to staff and end users to resolve Enterprise-related issues.
  • Create and/or modify existing Enterprise DevOps to correct errors and/or improve deployment capabilities.
  • Develop and execute test plans for filesystem upgrades and address with vendor support any issues that arise during testing.
  • Potential for shaping new business growth with additional customers.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
  • 5+ years of a combination of Linux, scripting/software development, and configuration management experience.
  • Proficiency in Python, Perl, Korn, Bourne/Bash, Ansible, and other shell scripting.
  • Experience with revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, GitLab CI).
  • Experience with the management and development of DevOps deployment automation processes.
  • Security+ Certification.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Understanding of the software development process, including requirements, use cases, design, coding, documentation, and testing.
  • Ability to analyze/debug/maintain the integrity of an existing DevOps base.
  • SE Linux experience: configuration and policy.
  • Experience with RH Satellite.
  • Experience with Lustre, NFS, and other file systems.
  • Experience with Ethernet networking.
  • Experience with RDMA communications (InfiniBand and OmniPath).
  • Experience with InfiniBand or Omni-Path high-speed fabrics, including subnet management, IPoIB, and/or IPoOPA mechanisms, fabric topology, and health monitoring and integration with MPI.
  • Understanding and experience working with identity management systems, including LDAP and token-based authentication systems.
  • New business growth experience, communication, and shaping of new business with customers.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.

 

Full-Time Employee Compensation

  • M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
  • M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range
$60,000$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal sub-contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities. Please click here to complete M9's Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to hr@m9solutions.com. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or 703-936-0880 

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents. 

With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.