Senior Devops Engineer

Position Title: Senior DevOps Engineer

Location: Tysons, VA 22102

Anticipated Start Date: 04/28

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6+ months with strong possibility of extension

Pay Range: 80/hr on W2

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [Onsite]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

• We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our AWS infrastructure including Identity and Access Management (IAM) Ping Identity tools. You will also help streamline our deployment processes and enhance system reliability and performance.
• The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS services (including EC2, S3, EFS, EKS, ECS, IAM, VPC, WAF, KMS, and AWS Config), and DevOps tools (CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, etc.). A strong background in CIAM (Customer Identity and Access Management) or IAM, with expertise in tools like Ping Identity, is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• AWS Infrastructure Management:
• Provision and maintain AWS resources, including EC2, EBS, EFS, S3, VPC, IAM, KMS, WAF, ECS, EKS, and AWS Config.
• Ensure that infrastructure is scalable, highly available, and optimized for performance and cost.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across AWS environments and services.

CIAM/IAM Integration:

• Manage, and optimize Ping Identity (or other IAM solutions) for identity and access management.
• Configure and maintain secure access controls across multiple environments.
• Collaborate with the engineering and security team to ensure compliance and audit requirements are met.

DevOps and CI/CD Pipeline Management:

• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines using AWS DevOps tools, such as CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and other automation tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline the development and deployment process.
• Ensure automated testing and validation are integrated into the pipeline for continuous integration and delivery.
• Collaborate with application developers and architects to implement, troubleshoot, and optimize middleware for scalable and reliable system performance.

Network and Security Management:

• Design and maintain secure AWS networking setups (VPC, subnets, security groups, NACLs, etc.).
• Implement best practices for AWS security and identity management, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), IAM roles/policies, and secure S3 bucket configurations.

Monitoring and Automation:

• Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting systems for AWS infrastructure and applications.
• Automate routine tasks and system management functions using AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, or other scripting languages.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in a DevOps role with a focus on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, ECS, EKS, VPC, IAM, S3, EFS, KMS, WAF, and AWS Config.
• Experience in working with CIAM tools like Ping Identity, or IAM solutions in general.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools like CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with middleware technologies and integration tools (e.g., MQ, ESB, API gateways).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform).

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of AWS networking, security best practices, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Terraform.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions like CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus.
• Understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional or equivalent certification.
• Experience with middleware solutions and enterprise integration.
• Exposure to automated testing tools and frameworks.

Keywords:

• Devops , Infrastructure, AWS, CIAM

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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