DevOps Engineer - Mid-Level

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In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a DevOps Engineer - Mid-Level to design, deploy, test, certify, operate, and patch our DevSecOps toolchain and platforms. You’ll build secure CI/CD services on IaaS, manage Linux-based systems for dynamic apps, automate with scripting, and keep environments healthy with open-source monitoring. The role also serves as the primary O&M owner for multiple tools, resolving interoperability issues across operating systems, libraries, and dependencies.

Daily duties include, but are not limited to:

· Build, maintain, and harden CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure delivery.

· Deploy and configure services on IaaS providers (e.g., AWS/Azure/GovCloud).

· Configure and administer Linux servers supporting dynamic websites and APIs.

· Debug and optimize cluster-based architectures (containers/orchestration, distributed systems).

· Script routine ops tasks (Bash/Python/PowerShell) to reduce toil and improve reliability.

· Patch systems, upgrade tools, and remediate interoperability and dependency issues.

· Document runbooks, standards, and architecture patterns for repeatable operation.

This position requires a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

This position is on-site in Washington DC with no remote option.

• Minimum of 4 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• Proven ability to integrate security practices, tools, and controls across the full DevOps pipeline (development, testing, deployment, and operations).
• Hands-on experience automating security testing, scanning, and compliance checks throughout the SDLC.
• Demonstrated practice implementing automated security controls, including static code analysis (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), container image scanning, and vulnerability assessment.
• Experience establishing and operating continuous monitoring for application and infrastructure security (alerts, dashboards, telemetry, and remediation workflows).
• A current Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Can be on-site 5 days a week.

• Desirable Qualifications (Education/Certificates, Experience, Physical, etc.):
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation), configuration management (Ansible/Chef/Puppet).
• Cloud/IaaS experience (AWS/Azure), including networking, IAM, and cost/rightsizing awareness.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks) and secure baselining.
• Experience with artifact repositories, secrets management, and SBOM/signing (e.g., Cosign).
• Certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure associate-level, Security , Linux , CKA/CKAD) or equivalent proven work

Benefits 

·        Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents 

·        100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents 

·        100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance 

·        100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents 

·        401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting 

·        Competitive Pay 

·        Generous paid leave and holiday package 

·        Tuition and training reimbursement 

·        Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation 

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! 

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.