MetroStar Systems

Sr. DevOps Engineer (Level I, II, III) (6842) (Up to $25k Sign-on)

MetroStar Systems • $170K — $260K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly (or ability to obtain CI Poly)
  • 4-10+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps or cloud infrastructure
  • Experience with Linux-based systems in production or mission environments
  • Familiar with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS)
  • Proficient in containerized workload management with Docker/Podman
  • Skilled in building CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and/or Jenkins
  • Strong automation skills in Bash and/or Python

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and sustain shared platform services for customer teams
  • Build and troubleshoot Linux-based cloud services
  • Provision and optimize AWS infrastructure and services
  • Support containerized service operations
  • Administer and integrate CI/CD tools like Jenkins/GitLab
  • Develop automation scripts and deployment procedures
  • Integrate platform tooling with source control and security systems

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
Full Job Description
As a Sr. DevOps Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, operating, and improving shared cloud and DevOps platform services used by multiple customer mission teams. This role supports Linux-based environments, AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, and load balancing, containerized services using Docker or Podman, and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins or GitLab. This role provides reliable, secure, and reusable platform capabilities while customer teams retain ownership of their application-specific pipelines, releases, and delivery processes.

What you'll do:
  • Engineer, administer, automate, and sustain shared platform services that support multiple customer teams.
  • Build, maintain, and troubleshoot shared Linux-based cloud and DevOps services used by multiple customer mission teams.
  • Provision, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS infrastructure and services, including EC2, S3, RDS, and Elastic Load Balancing capabilities.
  • Support the operation of containerized services and workloads.
  • Configure, administer, integrate, and troubleshoot CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins and/or GitLab.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts, configuration patterns, deployment procedures, and reusable technical solutions to improve platform reliability and repeatability.
  • Integrate shared platform tooling with source control, artifact repositories, authentication/authorization services, security tooling, monitoring, logging, and ticketing systems as applicable.

What you'll need to succeed:
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly (or ability to obtain CI Poly).
  • 4-10+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, platform operations, cloud infrastructure, or infrastructure engineering.
  • Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems in production or mission environments.
  • Experience supporting AWS infrastructure (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Security Groups, and Load Balancing).
  • Experience building, running, troubleshooting, or supporting containerized workloads with Docker and/or Podman.
  • Experience with building CI/CD pipelines from scratch with Gitlab and/or Jenkins.
  • Experience with Git-based source-control workflows.
  • Ability to automate infrastructure and processes using Bash and/or Python.
  • Ability to work independently and communicate with stakeholders across a global enterprise and cross-functional teams to drive project completion

Role Openings

This role has a few openings that the candidate will be assessed for:
  • Level 1: 4-7 years of experience
  • Level 2: 8-9 years of experience
  • Level 3: 10+ years of experience

SALARY RANGE: $170,000 - $260,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
  • The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
  • The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
  • Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
  • This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Company-paid training and/or certifications
    • Referral bonuses


Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs

About MetroStar Systems

MetroStar Systems is a technology services provider specializing in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and customer experience. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. MetroStar Systems has worked with clients in the public and private sectors, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including being named a Top Workplace by The Washington Post.
Learn more about MetroStar Systems
Size
400 employees
Industry
Net Income
$2 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$50 million

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at MetroStar Systems

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Sr. DevOps Engineer (Level I, II, III) (6842) (Up to $25k Sign-on) jobs: