DevOps Engineer contract

RP Professional Services is a rapidly growing Technology consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. We’re an 8a and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving both federal and commercial customers. At RP, we help our clients achieve their mission by developing value driven, customized solutions that are executed by the best people. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. “People, not just Resources” is more than our motto; it’s the foundation on which we are built!

RP is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This position is crucial in ensuring seamless integration, automation, and efficient deployment pipelines within the VA’s data analytics IT applications and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing DevOps solutions that enhance the development lifecycle, improve system reliability, and accelerate the delivery of mission-critical solutions.

This position is contingent upon the contract being awarded to RP Professional Services.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated software deployments and integrations.

• Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and infrastructure teams to implement DevOps best practices.

• Build and manage cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or similar) using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.

• Establish and maintain automated monitoring, alerting, and reporting systems to ensure platform stability and performance.

• Manage containerized environments using Docker, Kubernetes, or similar orchestration platforms.

• Develop scripts for automation tasks, including configuration management and system provisioning.

• Troubleshoot complex deployment issues and ensure production environments maintain uptime, security, and scalability.

• Support Agile development processes, including sprint planning, code reviews, and deployment strategy.

Requirements

• Proficiency in DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, or similar platforms.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Solid experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Understanding of Agile development principles and version control systems such as Git.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a DevOps, Automation, or related engineering role.
• Experience deploying and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in production environments.
• Hands-on experience designing scalable cloud architectures.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Must be eligible to undergo and pass a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting data analytics platforms or IT infrastructure in a government or enterprise environment especially supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs

• DevOps certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Azure DevOps Engineer Associate.

• Background in ITIL practices and IT service management frameworks.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

• Up to 4% retirement match with 100% vesting

• Company paid STD and LTD

• Company paid basic life insurance

• Competitive PTO package

RP Professional Services, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

RP Pro Services is a rapidly growing Technology consulting firm headquartered in Virginia. We’re a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving both federal and commercial customers. At RP Pro Services, we help our clients achieve their mission by developing value driven, customized solutions that are executed by the best people. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. “People, not just Resources” is more than our motto; it’s the foundation on which we are built!