At TechTrend, we're pioneering secure software delivery for federal agencies through our FedRAMP Authorized DevSecOps SaaS platform – the industry's first of its kind. Our cloud-agnostic solution empowers government teams to build compliant applications with automated CI/CD pipelines, integrated security scanning, and continuous monitoring, all while adhering to NIST 800-53 Rev 5 and FedRAMP standards. As a DevOps Engineer, you'll play a vital backup role to our senior engineer, ensuring seamless maintenance and optimization of this platform. This position offers the chance to contribute to high-impact federal missions, collaborate in a supportive environment, and grow your skills in a fast-evolving field. If you're passionate about bridging development and operations to drive secure, efficient outcomes, join us in advancing cybersecurity for the nation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, install, configure, and optimize CI/CD tools on Microsoft Azure, leveraging hands-on expertise with GitHub Federal GovCloud, Jenkins, SonarQube, Jira, JFrog, Docker, Ansible, ArgoCD, and the Atlassian suite to accelerate secure software releases.
- Proactively patch and upgrade operating systems and applications, remediating vulnerabilities and unlocking new features to maintain peak performance and compliance.
- Diagnose and resolve performance issues, handling tickets efficiently to exceed service level agreements and minimize downtime for mission-critical systems.
- 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 experience in DevOps, with a focus on CI/CD pipelines and automation.
- 2+ years in systems administration.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language, such as Shell, Python, or PowerShell.
- Hands-on experience with one or more CI/CD tools like GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, Jira, JFrog, Docker, Ansible, ArgoCD, or the Atlassian suite.
- 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 with CI/CD tools in PaaS and/or IaaS environments.
- Background in container orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of additional cloud platforms like GCP.
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.
