Remote DevOps Engineer

Description:

• GAMA-1 is seeking qualified remote DevOps Engineer candidates to join their team, supporting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) large-scale project.
• The Configuration Management team provides CM support to ensure stability, consistency, and control of science algorithms deliveries within the organization.
• Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.
• The role involves collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to identify and resolve issues reported from CI/CD pipelines, ensuring optimal application performance.
• The engineer will create, manage, and deploy containers for efficient, consistent, and scalable application operations across various environments.
• Automation tools and frameworks will be implemented to assist in applications and infrastructure deployments.
• Monitoring CM processes and activities to promptly identify and troubleshoot issues is essential.
• The engineer will maintain CM documentation, including configuration management plans and best practices.
• Conducting CM training for stakeholders on GitLab, CI/CD, and containerization techniques and practices is required.
• The change control process for software development will be administered by the engineer.
• The role includes responsibility for configuration management of requirements, code, and software configurations.
• Evaluating and selecting configuration management tools and standards is part of the job.
• The engineer will develop and maintain CM processes, plans, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other documents as needed.
• Supporting and advising end users on approved CM policies and procedures is also a key responsibility.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Experience with SCM tools such as Git, GitLab, ClearCase, etc., is required.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker (preferred) and Kubernetes is necessary.
• Knowledge of hardware and software configuration management concepts, goals, benefits, and standard strategies is essential.
• Candidates should have experience with configuration and baseline identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits.
• Experience in developing and maintaining software configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of software products is required.
• Candidates must have experience developing software configuration standards for organizational use.
• Experience with software version control administration is necessary.
• In-depth knowledge of branching, merging, and baselining strategies in Git is required.
• Experience designing and implementing build and deployment procedures to support product development is essential.
• Strong scripting language skills in Bash, Perl, or Python are required.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• GAMA-1 offers a generous and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance with shared costs.
• A 401k retirement plan with up to a 4% company match is provided.
• Employer-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance are included.
• Voluntary life insurance, basic life, and AD&D for employees and dependents are available.
• Professional development opportunities with tuition and training reimbursement are offered.
• An employee recognition program is in place.
• Identity theft insurance and pet insurance are part of the benefits.
• Direct deposit is available for payroll.
• An employee referral program is offered.
• Metro, parking, and transportation subsidies are provided.
• A generous paid time off program and paid annual holidays are included.
• Telework options are available for many positions.
• Periodic company social events and team-building events are organized.