DevOps Engineer

SUMMARY

Develop dissemination tools for Census Bureau external customers, primarily web-based, allowing users to view data in tables, graphs, maps, and other formats. Work alongside Census Bureau developers to apply best practices in graphical user interface design, generalizing application components for different data sets, modern web programming frameworks, service-oriented architectures, Model-View-Controller (MVC) approaches, and efficient web data retrieval.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with server administrators to set up a containerized environment using either Docker or Podman and modify all runners to use the Docker executor.
• Define and refine CI/CD pipelines to improve task automation and reporting.
• Research and implement tools for automated testing, software quality scanning, security, vulnerability, and dependency scanning, including dynamic application security testing, as well as developing reports and assisting developers in addressing issues identified in their code.
• Develop and implement package and container registry functionality, including scanning, for new and existing projects.
• Design, write, and maintain CI/CD pipeline definitions for multiple projects using GitLab / YAML to support activities such as automated application testing, security scanning (SAST, DAST, container vulnerabilities), and deployment.
• Write and maintain custom scripts as needed to support CI/CD pipeline job requirements.
• Configure Linux servers (on-prem and cloud) and/or containers to support application deployment activities (e.g., account setup, SSH key configuration, etc.).
• Work with server administrators to set up containerized environments using Docker and deploy them via automated pipelines to on-prem (Docker or Podman) or cloud (AWS ECR/ECS) environments.
• Work with developers and administrators to containerize legacy applications that run on premises Linux servers.
• Write detailed documentation for development teams explaining how to integrate projects into the DevOps and containerization environment.
• Clearly communicate complex technical material through recorded video sessions or ad hoc training requests on DevOps, containerization, or other topics based on duties assigned.
• Work with development teams to integrate projects into the DevOps environment.
• Work with system administrators and developers to troubleshoot and fix issues with CI/CD processes and cloud environment configurations.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert-level experience configuring AWS services to run containerized CI/CD pipelines and applications.
• Extensive experience with IAM policies, including writing policies and debugging and diagnosing issues with existing policies.
• Experience managing containers stored in ECR, including updates, cross-account access and image scanning.
• Experience configuring and maintaining the GitLab Runner AWS Fargate driver and creating/running custom task definitions.
• Experience scaling runner fleets and managing the lifecycle of ephemeral build containers to optimize performance of multiple pipeline jobs running in parallel.
• Experience managing containerized .NET applications running in AWS Fargate and ECS.
• Experience connecting containerized applications to Amazon RDS (Serverless).
• Extensive experience programmatically managing and deploying AWS services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools such as AWS CloudFormation, AWS Cloud Development Kit, or Terraform.
• Extensive experience working with Linux (RHEL8 and later).
• Extensive experience building and running on Linux, specifically for running CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with basic Linux administration tasks (configuring Linux services, shell scripting, cron, etc.).
• Experience with some or all the following technologies:
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • Node.js
  • C#/.NET
  • Python
  • AWS
• Must obtain a NCIC III favorably adjudicated Tier 1 background investigation. 
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field is preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience as a DevOps Engineer preferred.  Additional experience as a software developer is a plus.
• Three (3) years of experience working with Linux, shell scripting, and containers running on Linux preferred.
• Expert in configuring the GitLab DevOps platform to support multiple teams of developers for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) activities.
• Familiarity with Amazon CloudWatch to debug failed pipeline tasks, monitor application health and troubleshoot application issues.
• Specific experience with Docker or Podman is preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

None.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is expected to be remote; however, the company reserves the right to require onsite work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, speaking or translating.  Periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting equipment weighing up to 10 pounds.  Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Pay range: $145,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website,  https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law. https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunity Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).