Cloud Administrator (TS/SCI + Poly) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description The DarkStar Group is seeking a Cloud Administrator with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects. Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, our benefits, and our $25,000 referral program. THE PROGRAM The DarkStar Group is a member of 100% of the winning teams for the largest technology program in the Intel Community. We've been supporting this customer on many different sub-projects of this program since our founding in 2013. We've grown on this effort by providing the customer with Engineers who have done exceptional work, and we've retained our staff by paying very strong salaries, and working hard to ensure each Engineer is doing work that aligns with their career interest. THE ROLE Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for multiple projects across different environments.
Manage and automate the deployment process to ensure smooth and reliable releases.
Collaborate with development and test teams to streamline the development workflow and improve release cycles.
Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure, deployments, and CI/CD pipelines.
Implement best practices for security, compliance, and infrastructure as code.
Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in DevOps and automation.
Required Skills Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
4+ years of experience in a DevOps role with a focus on managing multiple networks.
Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git CI/CD, or Jenkins.
Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Node, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker or EKS.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Desired Skills (Optional) Certification in DevOps or related field (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar
DevOps Engineer certification).
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Splunk.
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence. About The DarkStar Group Our Company The DarkStar Group is a small business that solves BIG problems. We're one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, and our engineers and scientists support the most critical national security missions in Virginia, Maryland, and elsewhere. Data Science, Software Engineering, Cloud/AWS Infrastructure, and Cyber/CNO are our core areas of expertise. We offer interesting and important work, job security, some of the best and most flexible benefits you'll find in the IC, and salaries so strong that they'll likely surprise you. Our Benefits The DarkStar Group offers exceptional compensation and benefits: very strong salaries;
100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and all dependents;
the ability to get increased salary if you don't need medical/dental/vision;
100% company-paid disability and life insurance benefits;
a generously-funded HSA;
an 8% 401(k) contribution; 31 days of PTO/holidays to start (more with tenure);
the ability to flex time across pay periods without using your PTO;
a generous training budget;
$25,000 employee referral bonuses;
business development / growth incentives; and
top notch company swag.
We have a huge growth opportunity, so we are offering up to a $25,000 reward for anyone new you refer whom we hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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