Leidos is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and efficiency. We are seeking a skilled Senior OCI DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team and help us deploy and manage virtual machines, applications, databases, and more within the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
As a Senior OCI DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for deploying and managing virtual machines, applications, and databases using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services such as Compute, Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE), Oracle Autonomous Database, and other OCI services. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and continuous delivery of our software products. Your expertise in DevOps, CI/CD, and OCI will be crucial in automating and optimizing our infrastructure. Additionally, you will lead code reviews and manage the release of code through the pipeline into the production environment. Strong DevOps skills in other clouds such as AWS, GCP, or Azure will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the development and maintenance of IaC scripts to automate the provisioning, configuration, and deployment of cloud environments.
Mentor and lead a team of DevOps engineers, ensuring seamless integration of cloud infrastructure with application development and deployment pipelines.
Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.
Ensure timely code releases and approvals while maintaining high standards of quality and security.
Deploy and manage virtual machines, applications, and databases in OCI using services like Compute, Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE), and Oracle Autonomous Database.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
Lead the release of code through the pipeline into the production environment.
Utilize Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
Monitor and manage operating systems within the OCI environment.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline processes and improve system performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to infrastructure and application deployment.
Ensure security and compliance standards are met across all deployments.
Qualifications
Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a TS (Top Secret) Clearance. Contract requirement.
BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 – 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer within cloud, with a focus on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD methodologies.
Proficiency in Terraform and Ansible for infrastructure as code and configuration management.
Experience deploying and managing operating systems in a cloud environment.
Strong knowledge and administration skills of Linux and Windows operating systems.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to ensure system reliability and performance.
Experience in applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to harden systems and cloud environments, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security protocols and reducing vulnerability exposure.
Designed, deployed, and managed secure cloud infrastructures while adhering to DoD cloud security requirements, including the integration of STIGs for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure or related technologies.
Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a talented team.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Flexible work environment.
Original Posting Date:2024-10-25While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $122,200.00 - $220,900.00The Leidos pay range for this job level 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 job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.