Jenkins DevOps Engineer

Jenkins DevOps Engineer 

Overview: 

Akumen is seeking a Jenkins DevOps Engineer to build mission-critical systems to support the Department of State. 

The Jenkins DevOps Engineer should possess demonstrable experience working in CI/CD environments using Jenkins within an Azure cloud environment. The Jenkins DevOps Engineer should be well-versed in the architecture and design of CI/CD pipelines, how Jenkins integrates with various tools and services, and how to conduct business within the Azure environment in a secure manner. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the migration of multiple systems from on-premise architectures to Azure-based environments, utilizing Jenkins for system deployment.
• Continuously manage and maintain systems through the application of DevOps practices.
• Develop and maintain architectural, security, and other necessary documentation for each supported system.
• Collaborate with security and operations teams to ensure the security of systems.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of infrastructure components (VMs, security products, network ports and protocols, databases, middleware, and open-source code) to support DevOps in an enterprise environment, building and sustaining an enterprise IT DevOps operational model.
• Provide technical support for the transition and migration of enterprise infrastructure components (network, database, middleware, security, and open-source code) to cloud services (e.g., Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service).
• Assess and implement automation for server and application builds and monitoring across multiple environments (Development, Test, Training, Production, and Disaster Recovery).
• Develop cloud automated frameworks for security tool deployment and development, leveraging various scripting languages and open-source solutions.
• Design and implement monitoring and security measures for computer networks, software testing, validation procedures, programming, and documentation (Cloud Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Management, Machine Learning, AI Sandboxing).
• Formulate and implement cloud security plans to effectively secure company information, infrastructure, intellectual property, and users against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Work autonomously to analyze and update protocols for the security of internal deployment processes, providing relevant information to internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Automate repetitive tasks using Linux and PowerShell to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Show a willingness to learn new technologies or software from publicly available sources and implement prototypes to explore and validate new solutions.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by providing support in various technical areas beyond the primary scope of the position, as needed.
• Exhibit a proactive approach to learning new skills and technologies to address emerging challenges and support the team effectively.

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience using Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline creation and management.
• Experience with DevOps practices and principles to manage production systems and infrastructure using code only.
• Experience with infrastructure components (VMs, Security Products, Network ports and protocols, Databases, Middleware, and open source code).
• Experience with automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of cloud services, specifically Azure.
• Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Nice to Have Skills: 

• Experience with the ServiceNow Platform and Automated Test Framework (ATF).
• Demonstrated technical skills in SQL and database management.
• Proficiency in Java programming.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI).
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Qualifications Desired: 

• Five years of experience with PowerShell and/or other scripting tools
• Have and maintain at least one active certification such as CISSP, CCISSP, CEH, CISM, CISA, Cloud , AWS, CCSP, or other comparable certification which must be approved in advance by the Government PM (on a case-by-case basis).

Additional Requirements: 

• Must have an Active Top Secret level clearance.
• This is a full-time, on-site position requiring presence at the client facilities in Washington, DC, five days a week.

Akumen is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.