Sr. Linux DevOps Engineer I (6394)

As a Sr. Linux DevOps Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices seamlessly into the development and operations lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software solutions.

We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design and implement automatic technical solutions across multiple classification environments, working independently or as part of the team to address complex technical requirements.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts by analyzing system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conducting root cause analysis for complex issues, and developing mitigation strategies for service degradation.
• Provide expert security guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and other best practices in support of their ATO efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing while maintaining technical documentation, promoting best practices, and fostering continuous team improvement.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Certification to satisfy DoD 8140/8570 (e.g. CompTIA Security+, or equivalent).
• 4+ years as DevSecOps/DevOps Engineer, or similar.
• Experience with designing, deploying, and managing production-grade Kubernetes (K8s) or OpenShift clusters, via automation with Ansible and Terraform/CloudFormation in on-prem and cloud environments.
• Strong Linux experience and understanding.
• Experience with CI/CD (e.g. GitLab, or equivalent) and containerization.
• Experience with Helm chart development and STIGs (highly preferred).

SALARY RANGE: $180,000 - $200,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including: 

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses