DevOps Engineer

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to play a key role in evaluating, designing, and implementing solutions that enhance our software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience reviewing and designing CI/CD pipelines, assessing the current state of development infrastructure, and proposing optimized solutions to enable faster, more reliable software delivery. Candidates with experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) projects and environments will be highly valued.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Specific duties include:

• Evaluate existing CI/CD pipelines, identify inefficiencies, and design enhanced solutions to support streamlined development and deployment processes.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of current software development infrastructure and workflows, particularly in compliance with DoD requirements and security standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to propose solutions for modernizing and improving software delivery and deployment strategies, ensuring alignment with DoD operational goals.
• Lead the implementation of new CI/CD solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance in accordance with DoD compliance frameworks.
• Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines, such as SonarQube, Fortify, Stack Rox, Trivy, and Harbor, to enforce secure coding, vulnerability scanning, and container image security.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment pipelines, focusing on secure and compliant practices.
• Collaborate with software development teams to align DevOps best practices with ongoing software projects, particularly within DoD-focused initiatives.
• Provide documentation, training, and support on new tools and processes for stakeholders, ensuring compliance with DoD policies and protocols.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies to recommend improvements that align with DoD advancements.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Strong background in evaluating software development processes and proposing improvement solutions.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) with experience in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Experience in scripting and automation using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Demonstrated experience working in DoD environments, adhering to security and compliance frameworks such as DISA STIGs, NIST, and FedRAMP.
• Familiarity with version control systems and tools such as Azure DevOps, GitLab, GitHub, or other source control platforms.
• Hands-on experience with work management tools like JIRA.
• Experience incorporating security tools such as SonarQube, Fortify, Stack Rox, Trivy, and Harbor into CI/CD pipelines.
• CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and document solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of agile software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and tools in DoD environments.
• Security+ certification

Education/Experience: 5 + years of experience. Bachelor's degree preferred from an accredited college or university in a discipline related to engineering, information technology, or management.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and government-issued CAC. Must be a U.S. citizen

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.