Spry MethodsSM

DevOps Engineer T4

Spry Methods, Inc. is a Small Business providing Cyber, Intel Analysis, National Security, and Mission IT solutions to the federal government and commercial entities since 2001.

Spry Methods

Employee count: 51-200

United States only

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):

We are seeking an experienced DevOps candidate to join our team and to contribute to our Cloud focused DevOps initiatives. Desirable candidates will have solid experience and focus on Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Compliance as Code practices. The ideal candidate will have a robust technical background and will have the proven ability to be a self-motivated individual contributor and the ability to work with others in a team environment.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

  • Provide technical guidance for automation projects and mentor in industry best practices
  • Develop, test, and deploy Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Compliance as Code in our Cloud environments
  • Implement self-service tooling for operations teams to enhance operational effectiveness of infrastructure and services
  • Contribute to initiatives to implement self-diagnosing and healing of infrastructure and services
  • Develop tooling and improve processes to automate monitoring, metrics collection and analysis
  • Ensure documentation of solutions with all details required for implementation
  • Produce documentation suitable for internal and customer-facing presentations
  • Handle multiple work streams across multiple engagements

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements)

  • Current Top Secret clearance
  • Certifications: Current Security+ and Linux (e.g., Linux+, RHSCA) or obtain within three months of start
  • Expert with Shell Scripting (Bash, Korn, C)
  • Expert developing and implementing solutions using Python
  • Experience with scripted automation of AWS Cloud tasks using Boto3, AWS CLI, or similar tools
  • Experience using and developing Ansible for Linux configuration management and automation of routine tasks
  • Expert with Linux troubleshooting and log file forensics
  • Strong working knowledge of AWS Cloud, prefer AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect Associate
  • Able to debug and resolve complex issues in cloud environments
  • Security and detail-oriented methodology
  • Demonstrable experience in Enterprise-level environments with a large number of hosts
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
  • Ability to multitask across projects
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Preferred - experience with high availability configurations using Pacemaker or similar tools
  • Preferred - experience using DISA STIG compliance tools (for example, STIG viewer and SCC)
  • Preferred - experience with implementation maturation of security controls against industry-recognized security frameworks standards such as NIST 800-53
  • Preferred - experience using Git and Git workflows including tagging, branching, and integration with other tools such as Jira
  • Preferred - experience with code quality analysis tools such as Pylint for Python
  • Preferred - Knowledge of testing frameworks like Pytest for Python or Junit for Java
  • Preferred - experience developing Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure automation
  • Preferred - hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous
  • Deployment (CI/CD) of technical solutions leveraging cloud services and
  • features

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About Spry Methods

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Spry Methods, Inc. is an established Small Business headquartered in McLean, Virginia, dedicated to providing innovative technology solutions to U.S. federal agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civilian, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Communities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods has built a strong reputation for combining deep industry knowledge with exceptional responsiveness to deliver impactful results for its clients. The company focuses on several key areas, including Cybersecurity, Mission IT, National Security, Intelligence Analysis, and Emerging Technologies. Spry Methods is committed to quality and continuous improvement, holding certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and a CMMI-SVC ML3 rating.

Spry Methods offers a comprehensive range of services designed to address the complex challenges faced by modern government organizations. Their cybersecurity solutions aim to enhance security through proactive threat detection, robust risk management, and comprehensive incident response. In Mission IT, Spry supports federal agencies with DevSecOps, enterprise architecture, C5IT, and scalable cloud and on-premise solutions. The company's intelligence analysis capabilities span Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT). Furthermore, Spry Methods supports national security missions with services like watchlisting, visa vetting, redaction/minimization, mobile communications, training, and policy development. The company emphasizes an entrepreneurial work environment, valuing its employees as its most critical asset and fostering a culture that promotes initiative, integrity, accountability, and both personal and professional growth. Spry Methods actively recruits top talent and is dedicated to supporting its employees, clients, and the broader community.

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