Senior DevOps Engineer

Bixal will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any accommodation as part of our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. You can expect a response from a team member within 24 hours during the regular work week and on the next operating day during the weekend or holidays.Location:This role can work remotely within the contiguous United States. You must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship. You must able to pass and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.What will you do:You will be a part of a team managing and maintaining a moderately complex Drupal application and development team. You will help ensure your team's success through modern agile and DevOps best practices. Your goal will to be ensure reliability and security while supporting developers and enabling them to code quickly via automation, continuous integration, and modern open-source tools. The application must adhere to FISMA and NIST guidelines and is subject to periodic review which you will assist with.ResponsibilitiesCreate and help support developers build pipelines using common task runners like Gitlab, Bitbucket Pipelines, CircleCI, Travis CI, etc.Create and support container images for web applications.Automate container image scanning from various CVE and IAVA exploit lists.Implement production and testing infrastructure utilizing infrastructure as code.Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to cloud infrastructure and applicationsEnsure images follow best security practices and will pass various federal, PCI, and FEDRamp compliance (STIG and Authority to operate).Create appropriate container runtime systems to support our Team’s development of various federal datacenters (container orchestration).Support and improve legacy, VM based, pipelines and deployments.Operate in a fast-paced Agile environment.QualificationsBachelor's Degree, at least 3+ years of relevant experience.Advanced experience in cloud computing, including working knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)Experience collaborating with developers on dynamic web application stacks (e.g., LAMP, LEMP, MERN, MEAN, Django).Advanced experience with the Linux operating system (e.g., Debian, RHEL, Ubuntu, etc.)Advanced experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps tools and methodologies (e.g., Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines)Advanced experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform)Advanced understanding of networking, security, and virtualization principlesExperience using testing frameworks (e.g. Cypress) and testing web applications, APIs, and content management systemsExperience with monitoring and logging tools such as DataDog.Experience with identity and access management tools like IAM, OAuth and zero-trust security models.Excellent communication and collaboration skillsProven track record of driving innovation and best practices in the field of cloud computingAbility to pass and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.Nice to HaveExperience with cloud security tools and services (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, GCP Security Command Center) Experience with security frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001) and industry standards (e.g., CIS Benchmarks) Prior experience in Drupal CMSPerks & Benefits:Competitive base salaryFlex hoursWork from home flexibility401K with matching incentiveParental LeaveMedical/dental/vision benefitsFlex Spending AccountCompany provided short-term disabilityCompany provided life insuranceCommuter benefitsGenerous PTO11 Paid holidaysProfessional development opportunitiesNew business referral bonusPlease note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.