Senior Database Administrator with Security Clearance

AWS SysOps Administrator Association Certificate & IAT level II certification Must provide subject matter expertise with application lifecycle management as it pertains to containerized Kubernetes clustered environments.
Responsible for the installation, orchestration, execution, configuration, security and validation of clusters.
Must have a thorough understanding networking and DNS, scheduling, troubleshooting and logging and monitoring of relevant areas.
Participates in establishing architectural standards that enable DevOps practices like infrastructure as code, policy as code and CI/CD.
Preferred candidate will have proficiency in AWS tools such as: Kubernetes, EKS, Diode, Lambda etc. (not all inclusive) orchestrated/deployed in a cloud environment
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Proven experience (6-8yrs.) as a DevOps Engineer, AWS Engineer, or similar role

• Strong proficiency with AWS services (EKS, CloudFormation, Lambda, S3, EC2, etc.)

• Hands on experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control

• Strong knowledge of scripting languages (Java, Bash, etc.) for automation tasks

• Experience with docker and container orchestration (Kubernetes)

• Five (5) years applied experience on containerized platforms.
A Senior AWS Cloud Platform Engineer should have AWS Kubernetes CKA certification or training and at least two of the listed AWS certifications (or training). Three (3) years proven relevant experience may be substituted as applicable to each certification.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification or training

• AWS SysOps Administrator Certification or training

• AWS DevOp Engineer Certification or training
Salary Range: $100,000 - $180,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. 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) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.