DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

DevOps Engineer:

At B&A, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers that combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients, and with each other, as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team.

Job Summary:
B&A is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical geospatial applications, collaborate closely with NGA stakeholders, and contribute to transformative cloud-based modernization initiatives that benefit mission partners and disadvantaged users globally.
Responsibilities:

• Ability to design, build, and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using GitLab CI
• Experience with Linux
• Experience with AWS
• Experience with OpenShift
• Proficiency in scripting languages
• Proficiency with Python
• Expertise in GitLab for managing code versions and collaboration.
• Effective communication and teamwork to bridge the gap between development and operations teams.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Ability to respond to monitoring tools results, identify issues, and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Maintain and create Docker images used by program microservices.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in relevant roles.

Required Skills:

• Experience in cloud-native application development , preferably using OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar platforms .
• Proficiency in Java, Python , and modern software development frameworks.
• Background in microservices architecture and integration of GOTS/COTS components.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding of geospatial data processing, raster formats, or geospatial production workflows (desired but not required).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate within a cross-functional engineering team.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.

Security Clearance

• Active Secret clearance, eligibility to apply for TS/SCI

More About B&A:

Notable Clients
B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

B&A has launched several programs to focus on employee engagement, wellness, and assistance. These include:

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB &A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB &A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.