**Principal Devops Engineer - Kubernetes**
CCG is a technology company focused on equipping customers with the
capabilities and support to conduct intelligent and successful cyber
operations. We do this by finding the most talented engineers and operators in
the country, give them some of the most challenging problems facing the US
government, and help them unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills.
Excellence is our standard and mission success is our metric.
**Role**
This position is part of a project team building a Kubernetes-based capability
to support cyber network operations. This position will involve regular
customer interaction where you will iterate and streamline the capability to
meet its goals of wide dissemination and use. You will be looked to for
architectural design, systems design, and developing unique and elegant
solutions to pressing challenges.
If you thrive in a team environment, appreciate utilizing new technologies to
address pressing operational challenges, and enjoy engaging with customers and
operational stakeholders; come stand out by blending in with Chameleon
Consulting Group.
**Requirements**
* Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance (note, only US Citizens are eligible for security clearances).
* Working knowledge of Kubernetes with the ability to troubleshoot cluster issues.
* Ability to understand and translate complex requirements into working solutions.
* A stickler for documentation - the goal is to implement functionality that can transition into production with a different team. You must be able to document all the considerations that should be adhered to in production/development.
* Ability to design maintainable long standing systems with a small team of engineers.
* Strong knowledge of Linux (CentOS, RedHat, Ubuntu, Debian).
* Experience with networking, including routing and switching.
* Continuous learner, both able and willing to quickly learn new technology and software.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision, while regularly collaborating with team members.
* A passion to automate systems and processes.
* A passion to continuously learn.
* Ability to analyze network traffic using Wireshark, tcpdump or related tools.
* Experience with provisioning/configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet.
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
* Experience writing code in a language such as: Python, C/C++, Java, C#, Go, Rust.
* Effective communicator.
* Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vCenter or Linux KVM.
* Experience with Linux containerization technologies such as Docker or Podman.
* Experience with host-based and network-based firewalls such as iptables, nftables, Cisco ASA, or Juniper SRX.
* Experience with continuous integration and deployment.
* Experience with a version control code repository like gitlab, bitbucket, mercurial, etc.
**Preferred Qualifications**
* Active TS/SCI security clearance.
* Cyber Operations experience supporting government customers.
* Understanding of REST APIs.
* Exposure to databases and SQL.
* Experience with task tracking software such as Jira.
* Experience working in an agile environment.
* Experience with system alerting and monitoring.
* Experience with VPN technologies such as Nebula, Wireguard, OpenVPN.
We are 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, disability or veteran
status.
Chameleon Consulting Group (CCG) focuses on Technology and Cyber Security.
Their company has offices in Reston. They have a mid-size team that's between
51-200 employees.
You can view their website at <https://www.chameleoncg.com/>
