DevOps Platform Engineer – Supporting Federal DevSecOps Innovation
As the DevOps Platform Engineer, you will own the installation, configuration, administration, patching, upgrading, and optimization of our enterprise CI/CD platform and its core tools (GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins (master/agent architecture), SonarQube, Jira/Confluence, JFrog Artifactory, Xray, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, FlywayDB, ArgoCD, etc.) running on Microsoft Azure. This is a hands-on tool-administration — not a pipeline-development position. You will be responsible to ensure the tools remain secure, highly available, and compliant for federal missions.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full lifecycle of CI/CD tools on Microsoft Azure: design, install, configure, harden, patch, upgrade, monitor, and optimize GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins (master/agent architecture), SonarQube, Jira/Confluence, JFrog Artifactory, Xray, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, FlywayDB, ArgoCD, etc. to ensure enterprise-grade performance and FedRAMP compliance.
- Proactively manage operating-system and application patching/upgrade, vulnerability remediation, high-availability configurations, and tool upgrades.
- Diagnose and resolve complex tool-level issues (not just pipeline failures) while meeting SLAs and minimizing platform downtime.
- Collaborate on the design, development, and deployment of cloud infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible, enabling scalable, resilient environments.
- Develop and deploy containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, fostering agile development in FedRAMP-compliant settings.
- Partner closely with development and operations teams, applying strong scripting or programming skills to automate processes and solve complex challenges.
- Manage projects independently from start to finish, thriving in a self-directed role while contributing to team success.
- Maintain and troubleshoot Unix (Ubuntu) and Windows Servers, ensuring robust infrastructure for federal workloads.
- Deploy and manage resources on Azure (preferred) and GCP, optimizing for cost, security, and efficiency.
- Create diagrams and documentation for environments, CI/CD tools, and configurations, supporting compliance and knowledge sharing.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of hands-on administration and production support of enterprise CI/CD tools, with deep experience installing, configuring, and managing at least four of the following: GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins (master/agent architecture), SonarQube, Jira/Confluence, JFrog Artifactory, Xray, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, FlywayDB, ArgoCD, etc.
- 2+ years of systems administration (Unix/Linux + Windows) with strong troubleshooting of CI/CD platforms.
- Proven experience managing CI/CD tools in Azure (preferred) or other cloud environments, including security hardening, backup/recovery, high availability, and integration with Azure services.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, such as Shell, Python, or PowerShell.
- Familiarity with FedRAMP, CMMC, and NIST 800-53 Rev 5 to ensure compliant environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented culture.
Preferred Qualifications
- Azure certification, ideally in DevOps or Solutions Architect.
- Experience as a CI/CD platform owner or internal developer platform (IDP) engineer in a regulated/federal environment
- Securing the CI/CD platform in a FedRAMP authorized environment
Job Location
- Hybrid (3 times a week)- Must live within commutable distance to Reston, VA
Competitive Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Life Insurance
- Short, Long Term Disability Insurance
- PTO & Federal Holidays Off
- 401(k) Plan (Matching component included)
About TechTrend
TechTrend, Inc. is a veteran-friendly small business providing expert solutions, products, and services to the Federal government. Founded in 2003, we continue to evolve with capabilities in application development, artificial intelligence, DevSecOps, cloud enablement, and application development. We are a Microsoft Gold Partner and leading provider of Azure cloud services, to include partnership with AWS and GCP. TechTrend is recognized as a trusted partner delivering knowledge and guidance for our client’s most critical and complex support and service needs. As a liaison for positive organizational change, we form relationships and build bridges while ensuring quality across functions—gaining buy-in from both leaders and end-users and removing barriers to mission success. Our established processes ensure quality delivery of results by maximizing efficiency, productivity, and client satisfaction enterprise wide.
