AWS DevOps Engineers Job Opening
Sequoia is actively seeking talented and experienced AWS DevOps engineers who are looking for opportunities to apply their skills to exciting hardware and software projects. Successful DevOps engineers should be comfortable working with project teams to assist in requirements definition, COTS integration, enterprise architecture design, and troubleshooting application issues.
Education & Minimum Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience (1+ years experience working in AWS)
- B.S. in Engineering or related field
- AWS certification desirable (but not required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- A strong or demonstrated understanding of all phases of applications systems analysis and programming activities
- Proven experience in designing, developing and implementing software systems, applications, and related products
- Demonstrated experience with security principles
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with complex Bash scripting to include Perl, Python or Ruby
- Excellent software troubleshooting experience
- Application support experience
- Knowledge of Amazon Web Services
- Knowledge of network security
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with DNS fundamentals to include complex web hosting configuration environments
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with Puppet, Chef or Kickstart
- Working technical knowledge of current programming languages
- Working knowledge of network and PC operating systems
- Experience or understanding of Redhat and Linux
- Excellent understanding of the customer organization’s goals and objectives
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
- Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
- Excellent understanding of customer organization’s goals and objectives
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills
- Works well in a team and as a self-starter
- Active leader in problem-solving and technical discussions
- Willingness to learn and mentor others
- Ability to communicate to both technical and non-technical personnel
Clearance:
All candidates must be US Citizens and may be required to obtain and/or maintain an active TS/SCI Security Clearance
Location:
Washington DC Metro Area (Northern Virginia and Maryland)
Join Our Team
Sequoia believes that our strength is in our employees. And we are totally committed to providing the best possible culture and environment where our employees can grow personally as well as into the technical leaders of tomorrow. We understand that offering the most comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families will help our staff achieve a productive balance between work and life outside the office.
- Company Ownership via the Sequoia Employee Stock Option Program
- Up to 5% Semi-Annual Performance Based Bonuses (with Incentives for Higher Bonus Payout!)
- Government Shutdown Protection
- Strong and Competitive Salary (w/ Paid Overtime)
- 100% Company Funded Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (w/ Upgrade Options)
- 10% 401k Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing Contribution (100% Fully Vested - No Match Required)