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DevOps Engineer

aqua IT
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026

About the Role


We’re looking for a Linux DevOps Engineer to diagnose and resolve operational issues, perform root-cause analysis, and monitor system performance to keep critical environments running smoothly. You’ll support escalated user and system problems, collaborate with external partners during enterprise-level incidents, and analyze incident trends to recommend improvements. You’ll also work with technical leads on stability enhancements, assist with deployments, and provide occasional off-hours support for high-priority incidents.


Responsibilities


  • Troubleshoot and resolve system/operational incidents
  • Perform root cause analysis for operational incidents
  • Analyze system performance and take corrective actions as needed
  • Assist Tier 2 with resolving complex system and end user problems
  • Coordinate with mission partners, consumer applications, and other external entities in troubleshooting enterprise incidents and integration problems
  • Collect data, identify and analyze trends in Operational Incidents, and provide suggestions to mitigate common issues
  • Work closely with Ops Tech Lead and Development Lead to identify baseline enhancements to improve operational stability
  • Work with deployment and ISP teams to support baseline deployments to operations
  • Willingness to support off-hour calls to assist in troubleshooting when high priority operational incidents occur


Qualifications


  • Bachelors degree and 6 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-4 years of prior relevant experience.


Required Skills


  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to quickly learn new software and IT concepts
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills
  • Self-starter with an ability to work in a team environment and independently
  • Intimately familiar with the COTS products that the program leverages: Oracle Identity and Access Management (IdAM) suite, Apache webgates, and Computer Associates (CA) API Gateway
  • Experience scripting in a Linux environment using Shell and Bash
  • Deep understanding and background in COTS integration and custom code development
  • Experience in at least one of the following languages: Bash, Python, Java, NodeJS
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven track record of leading technical teams, conveying technical solutions to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Must be able to physically be in Chantilly, VA a minimum of 4 days a week to work with the team with occasional meetings in Reston and/or Springfield, VA

Salary : $120,000 - $145,000

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