DevOps Engineer

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.

Job Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support a government customer in Washington, DC. The role will contribute to the JWICS Modernization initiative through senior-level consultation on strategic decision-making, technical solutions, and program management across multiple project areas including creative services, SharePoint architecture, division management engineering, solutions integration, and program/project management. The DevOps Engineer provides senior-level technical and strategic leadership in the areas of solutions integration, systems architecture, and lifecycle engineering. Serving as a key technical SME, this position supports enterprise IT transformation by integrating complex systems, optimizing infrastructure performance, and ensuring that design and operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced subject matter expertise in solutions integration engineering, systems design, and technical support across multi-domain IT environments.
• Provide comprehensive engineering and planning for IT infrastructure, WAN/LAN systems, and enterprise architecture to ensure seamless interoperability and scalability.
• Execute system integration and architecture activities across all phases of the lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Lead high-level architectural reviews and recommend improvements to ensure alignment with modernization strategies, security frameworks, and performance goals.
• Develop and maintain technical baselines and configuration standards to support system reliability, compliance, and future growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., cybersecurity, cloud engineering, DevSecOps, and data management) to drive integration efficiency and innovation.
• Provide expert guidance and operational leadership to ensure technical solutions remain responsive to evolving mission needs and emerging technologies.
• Serve as the primary SME for enterprise IT integration issues, advising Government and contractor leadership on risk mitigation, modernization options, and technical best practices.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI (CI Poly Preferred)
• Master’s degree and 10 years of experience or Bachelor's degree and 13 years of experience
• DoD and IC experience is desired.
• Certifications (Preferred): CISSP, AWS Solutions Architect, ITIL, or PMP
• Enterprise and system integration engineering
• DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipeline management
• Network and infrastructure architecture (WAN, LAN, cloud, hybrid environments)
• Automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, Kubernetes)
• Systems design documentation and configuration management
• Have excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks while under pressure.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent creative problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights