Devops Engineer with Security Clearance

GridIron IT is seeking a DevOps Engineer local to the DC Metro area. Active Top Secret Clearance Required (Ability to obtain TS/SCI required) RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary duties will be to support the development of a compute cluster project to enable custom code to create server clusters for large scale analysis jobs.
Create GitLab Projects to house services.
Create GitLab runner with software and privileges to run services.
Create EC2 IAM Instance roles that will be associated with the GitLab runner with privileges to execute jobs.
Investigate Code/Job needs for logging to provide status (CW, GITLAB ingest) and script inclusion of status items into GITLAB.
Create and Maintain DevOps documentation.
Once DevOps pipelines are mature, the candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to other development and activities. CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Understanding of custom code development/reviews
Direct experience with Python scripting
Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting
Familiar with AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudWatch, IAM, EMR)
Experience supporting development testing
Experience with cloud-based architectures
Understanding of DevOps methodologies and workflow
Knowledge of SW Development and SW Sustainment Practices
Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)
Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post hire
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Typically requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with CI/CD
AWS certification (e.g. DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) company specializing in IT Infrastructure, Cyber & Cloud Security, Software Development, and Enterprise Support. Gridiron is an Inc. recipient and Washington Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies in the Greater Washington Area for 2022. Gridiron offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, and pet insurance.