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Work with Application Developers to ensure the new applications implemented on the enterprise network perform within expectations and do not negatively affect the performance of existing applications. Design and monitor application performance tests, analyze performance test data, make recommendations on application design and hardware resource needs. Present analysis and capacity projections to systems management and business partners. Identify changes in the systems architecture, applications or hardware that may impact performance or capacity of Windows based Servers. Design, develop, and produce performance and capacity reports that accurately reflect the state of the systems being monitored. Analyze performance data and determine appropriate thresholds for automated alerting. Experience Level: 3-6 Years. High level of experience with Server Systems. Advanced Knowledge and Experience with Server Capacity Planning, Server Performance and Server Performance Software Use/Support. DUTIES: The Telephony Network Administrator will assist with the proper maintenance of the LAN, Wireless, and WAN voice and data networks. The Associate IT Support Technician will provide Level 1 support and troubleshooting to resolve Network and Telephony issues. The Associate IT Support Technician will assist with ensuring the day-to-day operation, reliability, and integrity of the enterprise voice communications network including, but not limited to client hardware and software issues related to Network Telephony. This includes installing, maintaining, and managing all data network/telephony equipment such as phones, routers, LAN switches, wireless, servers, backup systems, network management and diagnostic tools, etc. under supervision. The IT Associate Support Technician will also assist with network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations. The Associate IT Support Technician will perform basic inventory management processes and create equipment Return Material Authorizations RMAs and track these through to problem resolution.

Job Title: Principal Cloud Engineer Duration: 6 Months Contract with Ext Active Public Trust Clearance Required Seeking an experienced Principal Cloud Engineer with deep hands-on expertise in AWS or Azure to design, build, and support cloud infrastructure for a federal environment. Must have strong IaC skills, DevOps experience, and knowledge of FedRAMP and cloud governance. Required Skills & Experience: 12+ years IT, including 8+ years hands-on cloud deployment (AWS/Azure). Strong Linux/Windows administration and troubleshooting. Experience with FedRAMP cloud services. Strong automation and DevOps background. Understanding of Agile methodologies. Professional Architect Certification (AWS or Azure). Cloud-Specific Experience: AWS: IAM, VPC, subnets, TGW, WAF, CloudFront, Route53, Systems Manager, Config, Control Tower, stack sets. Azure: Subscriptions, Resource Groups, VNets, Subnets, App Services, Azure Batch, VMs, tagging, policies, and security.

About us: Creative Information Technology Inc (CITI) is an esteemed IT enterprise renowned for its exceptional customer service and innovation. We serve both government and commercial sectors, offering a range of solutions such as Healthcare IT, Human Services, Identity Credentialing, Cloud Computing, and Big Data Analytics. With clients in the US and abroad, we hold key contract vehicles including GSA IT Schedule 70, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA Alliant, and DHS-Eagle II. Join us in driving growth and seizing new business opportunities! Position Summary We are seeking cloud professionals proficient in administering the AWS GovCloud cloud service platform. Become part of a team responsible for building a cloud business platform within the Federal Reserve Board. Responsibilities: Design and create custom-built cloud applications Set up and configure DevSecOps for cloud environments Partner with the cloud platform team and development team to build, manage, and enable the underlying cloud infrastructure and platforms in support of a business application development project. Required Skills: At least five years of demonstrated experience supporting cloud platforms. As a Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, we require 10 years of experience in the field of technology, including application development, 5 of which focused on supporting cloud technologies. Developing software according to software development lifecycles (SDLCs), including DevOps, Agile, Lean, or Iterative. Designing, deploying, and migrating secure and maintainable systems for Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) environments. Proficient in at least one high-level programming language such as Python, PowerShell, or Infrastructure as Code (AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, etc.). Python 3.x data engineering with pandas, Databricks, or SPARK preferred. DevOps, CI/CD pipelines and automation, containers, and related best practices for cloud deployment. Experience with GitLab or Azure DevOps preferred. Service offerings in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and government platform experience preferred. Understanding of cloud-based architectures, web servers, caching, application servers, load balancers, and storage. Experience with AWS Load Balancer. Familiarity with loose coupling, stateless systems, and best practices for designing cloud-ready applications. Understanding of cloud federation technologies such as SAML, Okta, OAuth, and OpenID Connect and how to apply these technologies to enterprise and public-facing applications. Understanding of cloud vendor cost structures and the ability to optimize solutions for cost effectiveness. Experience transitioning legacy systems to cloud-ready architecture. Understanding of RESTful Web Services, XML, or JSON. Experience with AWS API Gateway. Awareness of cloud information security risks and best practices, especially in a highly secure operating environment. Familiarity with government cloud deployments (FedRAMP, FISMA, high security environments, etc.) Highly Desirable Skills (not mandatory): Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field. Experience with direct configuration and management of AWS components, including CloudTrail, CloudWatch, S3, RDS or Aurora, PostgresSQL, Lambda, Glue or MWAA (Airflow) Experience with designing or implementing cloud architectures for analytics/data processing/machine learning use-cases, such as data lakes, lake formations, etc. Experience with containerization as a strategy for cloud-enabling legacy applications such as Docker and Kubernetes (AWS EKS, ECS, or Fargate preferred) Familiarity with the Well Architected Framework. Experience with defining platform requirements. Experience integrating with enterprise observability platforms such as Splunk. Experience with Data Quality testing tooling (e.g., Great Expectations, Glue Data Quality) How to Apply: To apply for the Data Architect role, please submit your resume to *******************. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We look forward to reviewing your application.

VITG is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer responsible for automating security integration throughout the CI/CD pipeline and the AWS cloud environment. This role will "shift security left" by taking the lead on implementing security-as-code tools, managing their usage, ensuring their proper configuration and compliance, and proactively embedding security policy into the development process. Our ideal candidate is passionate about being part of a "change," and working in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment focused on speed, stability, and security. The DevSecOps Engineer provides hands-on expertise to integrate and maintain the security posture for corporate systems that support Federal programs, ensuring a successful program Authority To Operate (ATO). You will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and maintaining systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, networks, and CI/CD pipelines through automation. Applicant Requirements: US citizen or must be authorized to work in the United States Must have lived in the USA for three years of the last five years Must be able to obtain a US federal gov badge and eligible for Public Trust clearance Must be able to pass a background check, including a drug test Job Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain security automation throughout the entire SDLC, integrating security into the CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/Github and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles. Run and manage security scans with tools such as Snyk (SAST/SCA) and establish automated tracking and enforcement mechanisms for vulnerability remediation. Integrate and manage security workloads running on AWS containers and ensure container image scanning and runtime security policies are enforced. Design, manage, and maintain source code for AWS infrastructure in GitHub and manage automated pipelines, ensuring security checks and gates are embedded in every deployment. Maintain security information on JIRA/Confluence and actively participate in agile DevSecOps practices, promoting a "Secure-by-Design" culture. Provides hands-on support for developing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies as code. Maintain operational security posture for Enterprise Salesforce FISMA system by ensuring security is baked into configuration and deployment practices. Implement security tools, security tool usage, and policy-as-code to ensure configurations remain compliant and configured properly, all while ensuring a successful program ATO. Automate vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support continuous monitoring and authorization. Manages changes to the system and assesses the security impact of those changes through automated compliance checks. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs) Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline Minimum of 6 years related experience in Information Technology including 4 years in the DevSecOps or Application Security (AppSec) space. Demonstrated hands-on experience in cloud environments such as AWS Commercial and GovCloud, specifically with security automation, logging, and monitoring services (e.g., GuardDuty, Security Hub, CloudTrail). Expertise in CI/CD pipeline management and the integration of security tools for Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Software Composition Analysis (SCA). Required: Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Snyk, GitHub, JIRA, and Confluence to implement and manage the end-to-end DevSecOps toolchain. Demonstrated work experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) security (e.g., using Checkov or Terrascan on Terraform/CloudFormation). (Preferred) Experience with Salesforce Platform and tool ecosystem (Preferred) Salesforce or any other platform tool - Configuration/Setup of External Client Applications and Secure Communications (TLS) (Preferred) AppOmni - Have used it and can manage issues, perform new org additions and configurations. Strong background in the certification and accreditation process (ATO) and the ability to automate compliance checks against frameworks like FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP. Possesses working knowledge of business security practices, current security automation tools, and policy-as-code implementation. Demonstrated working knowledge of vulnerability assessment and penetration testing processes, focusing on how to automate these checks. Experience with Government Agency Security Assessment Process in support of maintaining and/or establishing an ATO and the appropriate boundary. Experience with, understanding of and adherence to guidelines such as FISMA, NIST, HIPPA, and IRS Pub-1075 (Preferred) Preferred Certifications: Require AWS DevOps or SysOps or equivalent Certification Preferably possess industry certification such as the CISSP, CEH, GIAC, etc Job Type: Full Time Salary: BOE Benefits: 401(k) with employer contribution Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (option for full coverage for employee) Life, ST/LT insurance Professional development opportunities Schedule: 8 hour shift May include minimal after hours support depending on deployment schedule Work Type: Hybrid remote in Ellicott City, MD 21043 1 to 2 days in office weekly

Must-Haves: Solid understanding of Generative AI Models (LLMS, RAG and RAG pipelines, Prompt Engineering, model tuning and etc.) OpenAI preferred but not required Familiarity with cloud-based (AWS) AI/ML services Expertise in Python for AI/ML Development (Including frameworks like PyTorch, sklearn) Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern development workflows. Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins Plusses: Secret or TS Clearance JavaScript (Frameworks like React) HTML/CSS Job Description: A client of Insight Global is seeking an AI Architect/Engineer to drive our artificial intelligence initiatives. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on implementation expertise. The ideal candidate will be able to understand business objectives and translate them into AI architectures and pipelines, while also possessing the technical skills to develop and deploy production-ready AI models to support use cases. A key focus will be on implementing solutions that automate business and operational processes, leveraging machine learning, robotic process automation, and other automation technologies, improving efficiency and reducing friction. Pay: $80-100/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled Physical Access Control (PACS) Engineer to join our PACS security team. The PACS SME will provide comprehensive support for the PACS Connector application, ensuring seamless integration and operation across DHS Components. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, installing, and maintaining PACS hardware and software, as well as developing standards, SOPs, and installation guides. This role requires both technical expertise and the ability to create enterprise-wide documentation and standards that align with security, compliance, and operational requirements. Responsibilities On-boarding Support: Conduct preplanning meetings to understand PACS IP addresses, TCP ports, and scheduling requirements. Coordinate with NOSC to establish connectivity between the PACS and PACS Connector. Configuration Management: Configure PACS, Validation System, and Component Users within the application. Support Services: Provide formal support via the Salesforce ticket system and ad-hoc support as needed. Documentation: Document the system architecture and update the System Design Document (SDD) regularly or when changes occur. Training and Policy: Develop and contribute to training materials, Quick Reference Guides, and policy documentation. Project Review: Participate in the review of project Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and market research for PACS equipment. Testing and Evaluation: Operate the PACS Test and Evaluation (T&E) lab to evaluate software and hardware integrations before production implementation. Additional Tasks: Perform other tasks as directed. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Security Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience. 5-7 years of experience with PACS hardware and software installation, configuration, and maintenance. Proven experience developing PACS and Security standards, SOPs, and installation documentation. Hands-on experience with PACS vendor solutions (e.g., Lenel, CCURE 9000, Identiv, HID, Honeywell, Genetec). Strong understanding of PACS integration with enterprise security systems (identity management systems). Preferred: Strong technical writing and documentation skills. Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FICAM, or related federal standards. Experience in enterprise or federal government environments. Professional certifications such as Certified System Engineer ICAM PACS (CSEIP) or vendor-specific PACS certifications. Knowledge of networking fundamentals (IP addressing, VLANs, TCP/IP). Skills & Competencies Expertise in physical access control system design and deployment. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Ability to work collaboratively across IT, facilities, and security teams. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We value diverse perspectives and actively seek to create an inclusive environment that celebrates the unique qualities of all employees.

Seeking a Platform Engineer with strong cloud engineering experience, specializing in building and managing scalable infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. This role supports cross-functional teams by designing, implementing, and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to enable reliable, secure, and efficient cloud operations. Hybrid schedule (onsite three days per week). *Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure using IaC. Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline deployments, scaling, and operational tasks. Monitor and optimize system performance, capacity, and cost. Conduct incident response, root-cause analysis, and post-incident reviews. Implement monitoring, logging, and tracing solutions to ensure observability. Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve system reliability and architecture. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 4+ years technical expertise in cloud engineering with strong technical experience in the following areas: Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, VPN Gateways, Network Security Groups and other relevant Azure networking components. Managing microservices based applications deployed on AKS. Designing, deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters within AKS (YAML, HELM). Experience designing scalable, secure and resilient solutions using Azure services, optimizing for cost and performance and creating disaster recovery plans. Experience implementing and maintaining IaC solutions using Terraform to automate the creation and management of Azure resources. Using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and other tools to track key metrics, set up alerts, and diagnose problems. Well versed in Windows and has the skills and confidence to work on Linux when needed. Experience with Azure CLI, PowerShell/Azure PowerShell for automation, provisioning and configuration of Azure environments. Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize Azure-native services such as API Management, Azure Functions, Storage, Service Bus, Key Vault, and Container Apps. Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub and ADZO pipelines. Excellent written and oral communication skills.. Azure Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, ExpressRoute, Azure Active Directory, AD Connect, Operations Management Suite/Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, Azure App Services, Azure Storage, Azure SQL Server, Azure Automation. Certifications are a plus: Azure Administrator, Azure Developer, Azure Architect, Azure DevOps, Terraform, MCSE, Security +. Experience building and deploying Azure resources using IaC (Terraform, Ansible). Creating and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps (Git) to deploy both infrastructure and applications. VMWare ESXi. System Center Configuration Manager. Microsoft InTune. Active Directory. Bash experience. Experience with serverless deployment, maintenance and associated tool chain. Working knowledge of ITIL disciplines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for cloud environments on the Microsoft Azure platform. Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline deployments, scaling activities, and infrastructure operations. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, tune systems, and optimize performance to enhance efficiency and user experience. Analyze system capacity, plan for future growth, and design architectures capable of handling traffic spikes and increased workloads. Respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues, and conduct post-incident reviews to determine root causes and prevent recurrence. Implement monitoring and observability solutions, ensuring comprehensive insights through metrics, logging, and tracing. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. 4+ years of hands-on cloud engineering experience, including strong expertise in Azure networking components such as Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, VPN Gateways, and Network Security Groups. Experience managing microservices-based applications deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). Proven experience designing, deploying, and operating Kubernetes clusters on AKS (YAML, Helm). Strong background in designing scalable, secure, and resilient Azure solutions, with a focus on cost optimization, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning. Proficiency implementing and maintaining IaC solutions using Terraform to automate Azure resource provisioning and configuration. Experience using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and related tools to track key metrics, configure alerts, and diagnose issues. Strong Windows background with the ability and confidence to work in Linux environments. Proficiency with Azure CLI and PowerShell/Azure PowerShell for automation and environment provisioning. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and optimize Azure services including API Management, Azure Functions, Storage, Service Bus, Key Vault, and Container Apps. Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, and ADZO pipelines. Experience with key Azure services including Virtual Machines, ExpressRoute, Azure Active Directory, AD Connect, Log Analytics/Operations Management Suite, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Backup, Azure App Services, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Azure Automation. Relevant certifications are a plus: Azure Administrator, Azure Developer, Azure Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, Terraform, MCSE, Security+. Experience building and deploying Azure resources using IaC technologies (Terraform, Ansible). Experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps (Git) for both infrastructure and application deployments.

Key Required Skills: Strong knowledge of SMARTS platform NETOPS, Redhat Linux, TCP/IP network knowledge, Github bitbucket. • Work with advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. • Challenge with working on complex technical problems and providing innovative solutions. • Work with highly experienced and technical resources • All other duties as assigned or directed REQUIRED • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field. • Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience • 5-7 years of experience with a high-level scripting language such as Python or Perl • 5 years of experience or more as a Network Engineer focusing on network performance management. • 5 years of experience with SMARTS enterprise network monitoring system, with at least 3 years specific to implementation and configuration of SMARTS tool. • NetOPS expertise and Broadcom in depth knowledge • 4 years of experience with RHEL combine between versions 7 and 8. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement. *** Selected candidate must be willing to work on-site in Woodlawn, MD 5 days a week. • Perl and Python advanced scripting skills. • In depth hands on experience to program in a Java enterprise (J2EE) environment using platforms such as Java Server Faces v2 (JSF 2), Enterprise Java Beans v3 (EJB 3), Java-based Ajax library. • Knowledge/experience/advanced skills on Broadcom Service Assurance (former SMARTS) monitoring tool. • Experience working on Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments. • TCP/IP networks knowledge. • Broadcom NetOps monitoring tools knowledge and experience is a plus. • VMWare systems administration • MS Visio experience creating Network Diagrams • MS Project, creating and updating project plans. • Ability to produce operational documentation using industry best practices in technical writing. DESIRED • Perl, Python, and Java advanced programmer skills. • Developing on JBoss EAP environments skills and experience. • MySQL database management experience. • Knowledge of version control tools like Git or Bitbucket. • Experience developing on Service Now is a plus. Education: • Bachelor's Degree with 7+ years of experience • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.

Description: As a DevOps Engineer, you will play a critical role in bridging the gap between development and operations by automating and streamlining the build, test, and deployment processes. You will support automation of multiple processes. You will work closely with software developers, system operators, and other IT staff members to manage code releases and ensure the smooth operation of production environments. Your expertise will be essential in driving the adoption of best practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) and in maintaining a robust and scalable infrastructure. Responsibilities • Develop, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. • Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline code integration and delivery. • Manage and monitor production environments, ensuring high availability and performance. • Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Ansible. • Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance. • Identify and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues, ensuring minimal disruption to services. • Ensure security best practices are followed in the deployment and operation of applications and infrastructure. • Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement scalable and resilient system architectures. • Continuously evaluate and improve processes, tools, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the DevOps workflow. Skills • Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and hands-on experience with tools such as GitLab, Terraform, Helm, DB Config management (Liquibase / Flyaway), Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Travis CI • Proficiency in scripting and automation languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Ansible. • Solid understanding of cloud platforms, especially AWS. • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift. • Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Splunk. • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex system issues. Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $60.00 - $75.00 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a DevOps Engineer (Terraform) with TS/SCI for a role in Annapolis Junction, MD My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies. At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies. We seek to fill a DevOps Engineer (Terraform) position in Annapolis Junction, MD. The ideal candidate must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have 5-8+ years of experience with a BS/BA, 3-5+ years with an MS/MA, or 0-2+ years with a PhD. Experience in software engineering and integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf software products is required, as is a current DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification. If you're interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further. Thanks, Stephen M Hrutka Principal Consultant HRUCKUS LLC Executive Summary: HRUCKUS seeks a DevOps Engineer (Terraform for a role supporting the Department of the Navy in Annapolis Junction, MD. Position Description: The DevOps Engineer with a strong specialization in Terraform will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable infrastructure solutions using Terraform, ensuring efficient deployment and management of resources across various cloud environments. A deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and practices is essential for this role. Position Job Duties: While your primary focus will be on Terraform, we also value a strong working knowledge of Ansible to automate configuration management and streamline operational tasks. You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance Design and implement cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Hashicorp Configuration Language (HCL) Automate provisioning, scaling, and infrastructure management to ensure reliability and efficiency Collaborate with development and operations teams to support cloud initiatives and streamline deployment processes Monitor cloud environments, perform regular maintenance, and troubleshoot issues as they arise Implement and enforce best practices for cloud security, compliance, and risk management Conduct ongoing security testing and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities Contribute to architectural designs and technical documentation ,and provide engineering solutions for improved security Stay current with new tools, technologies, and industry best practices, and advise teams on secure coding practices Integrate Terraform with Ansible to automate the provisioning and configuration of infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and consistent infrastructure-as-code (IaC) deployment process across cloud and on-prem environments Use Terraform to manage and provision infrastructure resources (e.g., compute, storage, networking) and leverage Ansible for post-provisioning configuration management, including application deployments and security hardening Collaborate with engineering teams to design end-to-end automation workflows that combine Terraform's infrastructure provisioning with Ansible's configuration management, ensuring scalable, repeatable, and secure deployments Position Qualifications: TS/SCI level clearance is required Requires 5-8+ years with BS/BA, 3-5+ years with an MS/MA, or 0-2+ years with a PhD Experience in software engineering and integration of Commercial Off-the-Shelf software products Certification Requirement: Must have a current DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification Details: Job Title: DevOps Engineer (Terraform & SOR-2) 3 Site Locations: Annapolis Junction, MD (Primary) JBAB (Depends on Responsibilities) Landover, MD (Future) Security Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI Assignment Type: Full-time Salary: Maximum annual salary of $145,000

My client, ranked among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, is a global leader in investment management and is seeking an AI Software Engineer to join the team. We have a Mid & Senior level openings ***Amazing salary, bonus, & some of the best benefits in the marketplace!! Primary responsibility: Develop and deliver AI-driven software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders and working alongside top AI industry leaders to build end-to-end applications and AI agents. What we're looking for: 2-12 years of software engineering experience with strong coding and system design skills. Experience designing, building, or deploying AI-driven applications, intelligent agents, or automation solutions. Familiarity with AI frameworks, cloud-native architectures (AWS, containerized microservices), or data-driven systems. Passion for learning emerging technologies and applying AI to solve real business problems. Key Responsibilities: Design, code, test, and deploy AI-driven applications and intelligent agents. Collaborate in agile squads across front-end, back-end, data science, and UX. Translate business requirements into AI-powered solutions and actionable insights. Contribute to AI agent design, orchestration, prompt engineering, and deployment. Use cloud and AI technologies: AWS, Databricks, Salesforce, containerized microservices, and AI/ML frameworks. Qualifications: BS/MS in Computer Science Experience with Python, JavaScript, or Java (preferred beyond just Java) Proven ability to deliver complete solutions, not just scripts Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure), containerized microservices, and agent frameworks Stable career history; entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset #LI-GT

Terms of Employment • W2 Contract, 24 months is On-Site • The office is located in Windsor Mill, MD (with travel once a week to Bethesda, MD) • Shift Schedule: M-F 09:00 AM-05:00 PM Overview Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer to provide crucial IT support for real-time systems within their electric operations and distribution control rooms. This role is a 2-year contract and involves supporting control room operations and distribution operations at BGE and PHI. Key activities include supporting enterprise-level datacenters , and working on hardware refresh projects for storage infrastructure, servers, and real-time system workstations Responsibilities • Provide Windows 10/11 Desktop Support and troubleshooting for Windows workstations. • Offer support for Server Hardware, including troubleshooting hardware failures. • Support control room operations for transmission and distribution at BGE and PHI. • Support enterprise-level datacenters utilizing hardware from HPE, Dell, Cisco MDS, and NetApp storage. • Participate in refresh projects for storage infrastructure, server hardware for multiple utility projects , and real-time system workstations. • Comfortable with imaging Windows workstations and supporting the Windows Operating System. • Familiarity with IT Change Management processes. • Interface with the business, including control room operators, technical leads, and management Required Skills & Experience • Associates degree or higher. • At least 2 years of experience supporting IT systems at a medium to large company • Desktop Support for Windows 10 & 11. • Experience with Server Hardware Support and troubleshooting failures • Familiarity with HPE OneView and Dell Open Manage. • Knowledge of Windows Networking and TCP/IP networking. • Familiarity with domain administration. • Experience with ticketing/service management tools like ServiceNow and JIRA. • Familiarity with IT Change Management. • Familiar with latest generations of server and desktop hardware. • Experience with NERC CIP. • Must have reliable transportation to travel between the EOB and BCC sites. • Strong Communication Skills to interface with the business in control rooms, technical leads, and management • Leadership ability Technical Skills • Primary Skills: Desktop Support, Windows 10 & 11, Server Hardware Support, Windows Networking, ServiceNow, JIRA, Change Management, NERC CIP Experience, Strong Communication, Leadership • Secondary Skills: NetApp, VMware, Cisco MDS, PowerCLI, PowerShell ________________________________________ nTech is an equal opportunity employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment drug and background screenings. Only candidates who meet all of the above client requirements will be contacted by a recruiter.

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Seeking an experienced Software Engineer who will support mission-critical systems for a Federal customer at Fort Meade, Maryland. This entry-level role focuses on developing and maintaining Java-based applications in a secure environment. The engineer will work closely with senior developers and system engineers to deliver reliable and scalable software solutions. Key Responsibilities · Design, develop, test, and maintain Java applications. · Participate in software development lifecycle activities including requirements analysis and design. · Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues. · Support integration and deployment of software in secure environments. Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Experience: 4+ years of experience in software development, preferably in Java. Preference: Java certification or relevant coursework preferred. Skills: · Proficiency in Java programming language. · Understanding of object-oriented design and development. · Familiarity with development tools such as Eclipse or IntelliJ. · Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and federal IT standards.

This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance in order to be considered; clearance sponsorship is not available. As a Systems Engineer, you'll collaborate with other engineers to define system requirements, architecture, and design, with the goal to make an impact across the federal government. In supporting the program, you will be required to work 5 days/ per week onsite in the client's Washington, DC location. What you'll do: Collaborate with other engineers to define system requirements, architecture, and design Collaborate closely with key stakeholder partners and IT team to evaluate customer requests for new systems, applications, product standards, and services. Work on the core platform to create and optimize all functions needed to establish a strong platform infrastructure. Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Analyze and validate system designs against requirements and specifications. What you'll need to succeed: 8-10 years of experience as a Systems Engineer provisioning, installing, and supporting on-premise mission critical systems Experience maintaining and managing a on-premise VMWare infrastructure In-depth experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, Kubernetes, Ubuntu, and CI/CD Automation Experience working in a DevSecOps environment Ability to work well on a team as well as individually Ability to think out of the box to help with troubleshooting issues and providing innovative solutions that fit customers' needs Ability to establish and maintain a high level of client trust and confidence with your skills A Bachelor's Degree Active TS//SCI clearance What will make you stand out: Experience with system monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana, and Prometheus Expertise with container orchestration tools (Rancher, OpenShift, etc.) Experience hardening and securing containers Previous experience with commercial cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure) Passion for learning new development concepts, methodologies, and technologies Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades. What we want you to know: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems. Not ready to apply now? Sign up to join our newsletter here. "EEO IS THE LAW MetroStar Systems, LLC (MetroStar) invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company's Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing *******************."

Take2 has proven experience bridging the intersection of technology and people solutions. As a proven, trusted provider for our Federal and commercial clients, we provide the right solutions, at the right time through trusted partnerships, customized to solve our client's unique business challenges. Take2 invests time, discipline, and rigor into our technology and people solutions, as well as utilizes our proprietary People Cloud. Whether we are bridging the gap between IT talent and our customers' business challenges, Take2 will work as a partner to best resolve client needs. Take2 is hiring an experienced Cloud Systems Engineer. This role requires you to be eligible for a Federal clearance to interview. This position is onsite and will require you to work out of Washington, D.C. Overview The C&CA Systems team is seeking cloud professionals proficient in administering AWS GovCloud cloud service platform. Become part of a team responsible for building a cloud business platform within the Federal Reserve Board. At least five years of demonstrated experience supporting cloud platforms. As a Senior Cloud Systems Engineer, we require 10 years of experience in the field of technology including application development, 5 of which focused on supporting cloud technologies. Education Preference Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Clearance Requirements Public Trust Onsite Requirements On-Site Responsibilities Design and create custom cloud applications tailored to project needs. Set up and configure DevSecOps pipelines for secure cloud environments. Partner with cloud platform and development teams to manage and enable cloud infrastructure supporting business applications. Deploy, migrate, and maintain secure systems for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments. Develop software following SDLCs including DevOps, Agile, Lean, or Iterative methodologies. Utilize high-level programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Implement automation, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization practices, with experience using GitLab or Azure DevOps preferred. Work with AWS service offerings and government cloud environments, ensuring compliance with security standards. Apply knowledge of cloud architectures, web servers, load balancers, and storage solutions like AWS Load Balancer. Support cloud migration efforts and optimize solutions for cost efficiency. Incorporate security best practices, including cloud federation technologies such as SAML, Okta, OAuth, and OpenID Connect. Qualifications Ten years of experience in technology, including five years supporting cloud platforms. Proficiency with AWS environments, especially AWS GovCloud. Experience designing and deploying secure cloud solutions across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Strong understanding of cloud-based architectures, security, and cost optimization. Skilled in programming languages and infrastructure as code, especially Python 3.x, PowerShell, AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK. Knowledge of RESTful Web Services, AWS API Gateway, and cloud security protocols. Experience with CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Lambda, RDS, Aurora, and other AWS components. Familiar with highly secure operating environments, FISMA, FedRAMP, and related compliance standards. Desired Skills Additional experience with data lakes, lake formation, and analytics architectures. Containerization expertise using Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, ECS, Fargate). Familiarity with the AWS Well Architected Framework and enterprise observability platforms like Splunk. Knowledge of Data Quality testing tools such as Great Expectations or Glue Data Quality. Direct management of AWS services including CloudTrail, CloudWatch, S3, RDS/PostgreSQL, and Lambda.

The Systems Engineer IV provides advanced engineering support for cloud and on-premise infrastructure, with a primary focus on architecting, deploying, and maintaining AWS environments. This role collaborates closely with internal IT teams to enhance infrastructure reliability, automate provisioning, and support enterprise-level systems operations. Key Responsibilities Architect, engineer, configure, and deploy AWS and related infrastructure technologies using approved organizational standards. System Engineer IV Partner with Systems Operations to build self-service infrastructure provisioning, CI/CD delivery pipelines, logging tools, and monitoring services. System Engineer IV Maintain and update system documentation as needed. System Engineer IV Collaborate with IT Operations Engineers to install, configure, and support physical and virtual server environments. System Engineer IV Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and improve infrastructure performance and stability. System Engineer IV Operate enterprise monitoring, alerting, backup, antivirus, anti-spam, and malware protection tools, as well as offsite storage and data-mirroring systems. System Engineer IV Core Competencies Forward-thinking and able to anticipate operational needs. System Engineer IV Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills. Demonstrates adaptability, openness to innovation, and change. Communicates effectively across multiple channels with emotional intelligence. Performance-focused, with the ability to set and meet clear goals. Customer-oriented with a commitment to service excellence. Committed to continuous learning and developing self and others. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and stakeholders. System Engineer IV Required Skills & Experience 7-10 years of directly related IT systems engineering or administration experience. System Engineer IV Strong AWS cloud architecture experience, including CLI usage. Expertise in Shell scripting (Shell, Perl, Python). Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux installation, administration, operations, and maintenance. Proficiency with Unix/Linux security tools, ports, protocols, routing, and switching in firewalled WAN environments. Extensive experience with AWS services such as ECS, EC2, API Gateway, S3, Lambda, etc. System Engineer IV Experience managing Public Cloud infrastructure environments. Advanced skills in designing, developing, and troubleshooting new and existing scripts. Experience operating in a mature enterprise IT environment. Preferred/Bonus Skills Experience with RHEL Satellite Server. Experience with Puppet configuration management. Familiarity with Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence). System Engineer IV Education & Certifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience of 8+ years). System Engineer IV AWS Certification preferred. System Engineer IV Experience Requirement A minimum of 10 years of total professional experience performing related duties in systems engineering or similar roles.

SpaceNav is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join our team. This full-time position will be based on-site at the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility located in Suitland, MD, and will support NOAA's Office of Space Commerce (OSC) in developing the Traffic Coordination System for Space (TraCSS). As a TraCSS Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for defining and managing TraCSS system requirements, anticipating future needs for the TraCSS system, and assessing SSA software vendors. A strong foundation in mathematics and engineering is required, along with a deep understanding of the mathematical principles underpinning key astrodynamics and SSA concepts - such as orbit determination, covariance realism, maneuver planning, and conjunction assessment. Responsibilities Manage the set of TraCSS system and software requirements Develop operational user scenarios and test cases that will be used in product validation and operational acceptance testing. Work with the Office of Space Commerce staff to evaluate, test, and onboard third-party SSA data products and services. Coordinate with DoD personnel, satellite operators, and other mission stakeholders in support of the SSA mission. Participate in technical discussions between government agencies and industry. Qualifications US citizenship required. Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field. 2+ years of relevant work experience in satellite operations. Familiarity with cloud computing technologies. Experience with software development lifecycle and agile methodologies. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 per year.

Job Description About Komline: As a pioneering leader in advanced separation technologies, Komline has established a global reputation for engineering excellence. Through our combination of innovative design, cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, and decades of industry experience, we consistently deliver the highest quality equipment from our integrated manufacturing facilities. Serving our core markets of Water & Process, Agricultural & Renewables, and Industrials, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive separation solutions precisely tailored to our clients' requirements. With a strong track record of strategic growth and acquisitions, Komline continues to expand its solution portfolio and technical capabilities while maintaining our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. This Opportunity: Komline is currently in the midst of implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O across the enterprise. In parallel, the team is building a Business Intelligence (BI) platform within Microsoft Fabric to better harness the power of its data. The Data Engineer will be experienced in using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI and will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data solutions using Microsoft Fabric tools, including Data Pipelines, Azure Data Lake Storage, OneLake, Data Warehouses, and Power BI. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, accessibility, and visualization for business intelligence needs. Role and Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric to ingest, transform, and load data from various sources Implement data storage solutions using Azure Data Lake, OneLake, and Data Warehouses to optimize performance and accessibility Develop and maintain semantic data models, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security Build and optimize Power BI reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support business intelligence needs Work closely with stakeholders to design and implement user-friendly reporting solutions Implement row-level security (RLS) and other governance measures in Power BI Monitor and manage Fabric Capacity Metrics to optimize data infrastructure performance Leverage Microsoft Purview for data governance and metadata management Maintain data quality and integrity, ensuring compliance with organizational and industry standards Work with Komline data Subject Matter Exprts (SMEs) to translate business needs into data solutions Provide training and best practices to end-users to better understand the data we have available and to leverage Power BI and self-service analytics Continuously improve data processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in data engineering, business intelligence, or a related field Strong proficiency in Microsoft Fabric tools (Data Pipelines, OneLake, Data Warehouses, Azure Data Lake, etc.) Hands-on experience with Power BI, including DAX, Power Query (M), and Power BI Service Expertise in SQL and data modeling, with experience designing efficient and scalable data structures Ability to develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for data ingestion and transformation Experience working with stakeholders to define reporting and analytics requirements Microsoft DP-600 or DP-700 certification (Fabric Analytics Engineer or Data Analyst) Experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) Nice to Have: Familiarity with data governance tools like Microsoft Purview Strong understanding of data security, access control, and compliance best practices Good customer engagement and collaboration Equal Opportunity Statement: Komline is an EEO Employer- M/F/Vets/Disabled