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Job Title: Senior DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes & Platform Engineering

Location: Bethesda, MD

Duration: Direct Hire

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing Platform Engineering team responsible for building and scaling a secure, multi-cloud infrastructure. This role will focus on Kubernetes (AKS & GKE), CI/CD automation, and Internal Developer Platform (IDP) enablement to improve developer experience and system reliability.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud-native technologies, distributed systems, and observability, with a strong focus on automation, security, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage multi-cloud Kubernetes platforms (Azure AKS & GKE) with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization
• Develop and enhance an Internal Developer Platform using Backstage, enabling self-service capabilities and standardized development workflows
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions (pipelines-as-code, artifact management, environment promotion)
• Orchestrate data and batch workflows using Argo Workflows, ensuring efficient scheduling and execution of complex jobs
• Manage and optimize distributed systems including Kafka, CockroachDB, Couchbase, and Elasticsearch (performance tuning, backup/restore, disaster recovery)
• Implement and maintain observability frameworks using Prometheus, Grafana, and Tempo (metrics, logging, tracing, alerting)
• Develop platform tools and automation using Go, Node.js, or C#/.NET
• Enforce best practices for security, compliance, and reliability, including secrets management, RBAC, and incident response
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to improve developer experience and platform adoption

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Platform Engineering
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in multi-cloud environments (AKS & GKE)
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Experience with Backstage or Internal Developer Platform (IDP) tools
• Hands-on experience with Argo Workflows (not limited to ArgoCD)
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems (Kafka, CockroachDB/Postgres, Couchbase, Elasticsearch)
• Experience implementing observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, Tempo)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Go, Node.js, or C#/.NET

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience building and scaling cloud-native platforms in multi-cloud environments
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes architecture, networking, and security best practices
• Experience driving developer self-service and platform standardization using Backstage
• Hands-on with workflow orchestration and large-scale data pipelines
• Deep understanding of SRE principles (SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, incident management)
• Ability to balance performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency in production systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering and product teams

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Perform general maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Potential Career Path

Chief Engineer Area Chief Engineer Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.

Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.

Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for third party vendors.

Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.

Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.

Paint designated areas and items.

Install and replace basic electrical fixtures.

Install, replace, and program televisions.

Perform minor plumbing functions.

Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.

Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.

Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PM's on all rooms and equipment.

Maintain the building exterior and \"curb appeal\" of entire hotel grounds.

Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.

Test, examine, and maintain hotel's life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.

Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.

Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.

Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.

Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.

Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.

Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.

Previous engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.

Local or state certifications may be required.

Work Environment and Context

Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.

Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability Hearts That Serve Only Excellence Stay Nimble - Own It.

Source: HHM Hotels

AGE Solutions is preparing for a significant contract supporting the Joint Service Provider (JSP) Enterprise Transport Management (ETM) program. This role group covers real-time network monitoring, troubleshooting, and automation in a high-stakes classified environment. We're seeking agile professionals who can respond rapidly and lead technically across DoD network and telecom environments.

Who We're Looking For:

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• Senior Network Engineers, NetOps Leads, Voice Engineers, Network Admins
  
• Incumbents encouraged to apply
  

Clearance: TS/SCI
Certifications: CISSP, CASP, CCIE, RCDD
Experience: 8 to 25 years; Cisco, Avaya/Nortel, Splunk, Ansible, ServiceNow

This position is part of a pipeline for a future opportunity supporting the JSP ETM program. Employment is contingent upon contract award and government customer approval. AGE Solutions is actively engaging talent ahead of award and encourages both current incumbents and new candidates to express interest.

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

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• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.

Company Description

SSA Engineering (Schwartz Sievers Anoia) is a trusted name in the engineering industry, known for its commitment to quality, on-time delivery, and innovative designs. With decades of experience and a team of LEED-accredited and licensed professionals spanning over 22 states, SSA excels in creating designs for base buildings, building renovations, and mission-critical facilities. The firm has expertise in various industries, including office and residential buildings, mixed-use facilities, data centers, hospitality, auditoriums, and retail spaces. Clients value SSA's meticulous quality control, analytical studies, and tailored solutions. Since the 1970s, SSA has fostered a strong team culture, resulting in high employee retention and a dedication to excellence. SSA offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) plan and a supportive, team-oriented environment that encourages professional growth.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Electrical Engineer based in Bethesda, MD. The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing electrical systems, conducting power distribution and system analyses, and ensuring project compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Key tasks include collaborating with multidisciplinary BIM teams, preparing detailed electrical and power system designs, conducting feasibility studies, managing project timelines, and overseeing installation processes. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices. Proficiency in REVIT and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Electrical Design and in-depth knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles
• Comprehensive understanding of Power Distribution and Power Systems
• Strong expertise in the application of electrical engineering to various fields such as office, residential, and mission-critical facility designs
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (Preferred)
• Relevant industry certifications and/or professional licenses (PE preferred)
• Strong knowledge of lighting, lighting controls and grounding, and performance of load analyses, feasibility studies, and cost analysis
• Exceptional problem-solving and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams
• Knowledge of energy-efficient design and adherence to sustainability standards such as LEED is a plus

Company Description

SSA Engineering (Schwartz Sievers Anoia) is a renowned engineering firm with a legacy of excellence dating back to the 1970s. Our team of LEED-certified engineers and licensed professionals, serving over 22 states, specializes in designing innovative and efficient systems for a variety of building types, including office spaces, residential buildings, mixed-use facilities, data centers, hospitality venues, and retail spaces. With decades of experience, SSA is committed to delivering top-quality projects on time and within budget. Clients value our expertise in areas such as base building designs, building renovations, mission-critical facilities, and analytical studies like feasibility and cost analysis.

Role Description

The Plumbing Engineer will provide engineering design, evaluation and planning of plumbing systems. The Engineer will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, with primary focus on residential and commercial. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative and committed to delivering high-quality work and excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems design calculations and selection of equipment for multifamily and commercial projects
• Develop plumbing construction documents using Revit MEP
• Build and coordinate plumbing BIM models as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Set up and manage Revit MEP projects using company templates
• Create, modify, and maintain Revit MEP families
• Manage project files including posting models, coordinating updates, managing links, and maintaining version control
• Be responsible for code compliance research
• Participate in coordination meetings with internal teams and external project partners
• Prepare and generate reports as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of plumbing design experience in multifamily and commercial building projects
• PE or ability to obtain a PE is considered a plus
• LEED certification or experience is considered a plus
• Strong understanding of plumbing design principles and industry standards
• Experience developing and managing Revit MEP models
• Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Revit, Autocad and MS Office
• Knowledge of codes, standards and design guidelines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

If you’re a skilled plumbing engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to work on exciting residential and commercial projects, we’d love to hear from you!

• Review RFPs/RFIs/RFQs to develop proposal plans, kickoff materials, and response strategies.
• Develop proposal outlines, compliance matrices, proposal schedules, and task assignments.
• Coordinate and facilitate proposal reviews to verify compliance with solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and formatting requirements.
• Interview with SMEs to gather technical, programmatic, and operational information.
• Write and edit major proposal sections, including executive summaries, technical volumes, management approaches, past performance, qualifications, and resumes.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, user friendly narrative tailored for federal evaluators. friendly narrative tailored for federal evaluators.
• Review and rewrite proposal inputs to improve quality, accuracy, and alignment with win themes.
• Edit proposals for completeness, clarity, organization, readability, and editorial consistency.
• Ensure all content adheres to solicitation of instructions, federal standards, internal templates, and style guidelines.
• Develop and maintain proposal libraries, templates, style guides, and past performance repositories.
• Maintain a comprehensive inventory of opportunities-current, historical, and planned.
• Keep contract matrices, past performance information, and boilerplate content up to date.
• Provide documentation support for internal policies, technical documents, and corporate procedures, including software development and network processes.
• Select and develop graphics, illustrations, and layouts that enhance proposal readability and impact.
• Support the creation of materials for technical seminars, leadership briefings, and proposal related presentation.
• Maintain subject matter expertise through continuous learning, participation in professional development opportunities, and networking. matter expertise through continuous learning, participation in professional development opportunities, and networking.
• Ensure quality results by following proposal writing standards, templates, compliance tools, and best practices for readability and tone.

• 6 to 8 years of commensurate experience with a Masters degree or 8 to 10 years of commensurate experience with a Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Must have hands on experience performing compliance checks across all volumes, attachments, and required forms.
• Must have experience reviewing RFPs/RFIs/RFQs to develop proposal plans, kickoff materials, and response strategies.
• Strong understanding of federal procurement, including FAR, Section L/M compliance, and technical volume development.
• Knowledge of selecting and developing graphics, illustrations, and layouts that enhance proposal readability and impact.
• Experience supporting federal contracting, IT services, professional services, or HR/shared services.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, write persuasively, and work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and common proposal collaboration tools.
• Ability to coordinate inputs from SMEs and manage multiple proposals simultaneously.

Gopuff's engineering team is building solutions to dramatically change the way people purchase their daily goods. We provide the modern-day solution to meet customers' immediate everyday needs with products ranging from snacks and ice cream to household goods and beer, at the click of a button. In addition to direct to consumer delivery, Gopuff offers our leading fulfillment network as a service to other companies.

We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer who is excited about creating innovative solutions to make life effortless for our customers! The kind of people we are looking for want to create an end to end shopping experience that will delight our customers, enable partners to expand their reach through unique brand experiences, and bring new concepts to life from the ground up alongside some of the biggest and most recognizable companies in the world. In short, we are looking for people who are eager to help create the future of Gopuff!

As a senior principal engineer, you will build and own the platforms that our systems run on. You will build high scale, high throughput APIs to serve millions of customers. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to improve the UX for our customers searching and browsing for products on Gopuff.

Your primary responsibility will be to drive the technical architecture and design of our business domains. The right candidate will have the technical aptitude to drive good technology choices through collaboration with empowered teams. Success in this role will be measured by the delivery of business critical results and impact to the engineering department. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about delivering consistently great experiences within our engineering team.

• Lead cross functional projects across multiple teams impacting the success of the larger organization
• Lead technical discussions, design/architect and implement solutions to scale
• Support standard development practices across multiple teams, including idiomatic syntax, design patterns, and test driven development
• Evangelize impactful improvements in our technologies
• Scope, decompose, and organize projects for multiple teammates. Delegate tasks and coordinate teammates to bring those projects to completion with minimal oversight. Generate time estimates with reasonable accuracy to help determine project timelines.
• Trace bugs across the entire software stack, including into the OS, libraries, virtual machine and compiler if necessary
• Implement and monitor analytics to ensure the correctness of the business process
• Provide primary operational support and engineering for multiple large distributed software applications
• Promote and support GoPuff Engineering's culture of inclusion and diversity.

• 10+ years engineering experience with a proven track record as an engineer building scalable publicly facing web sites preferably in start-up environments or early stage companies
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science (or related field)
• Proven experience in a senior engineering role with increasing responsibility
• Experience leading technical discussions including evaluation and design of technical solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Need to effectively communicate strategy, technical direction, priorities and collaborate with other engineering leads.
• Demonstrated success working in and promoting a rapidly changing, collaborative, and iterative product development environment
• Demonstrated ability to mentor a team, and lead without direction.
• Proficiency with SQL, Postgres, Java, Go (golang), and/or nodejs
• An in-depth and hands on knowledge of data structures, algorithms and modern web and/or cloud technologies

The only predictable thing about life is that it's wildly unpredictable. That's where we come in. When life does what it does best, customers turn to Gopuff to deliver their everyday essentials, and to get through their day & night, work day and weekend.

We're assembling a team of thinkers, dreamers & risk-takers...the kind of people who know the value of peace of mind in an unpredictable world. (And people who love snacks.)

Like what you're hearing? Welcome to Gopuff.

The Gopuff Fam is committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

Pyramid Systems is seeking an experienced DevOps/AWS Engineer take responsibility for creating, building, deploying, orchestrating, and automating deployment packages in AWS cloud-based environment.

• Design and automate cloud environments at scale using Infrastructure as Code tools
• Design and develop fully automated software delivery pipelines
• Efficiently collaborate within and across agile teams to maximize productivity
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and similar
• Engage in all agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, demos and retrospectives
• Eliminate roadblocks and hindrances preventing teams from delivering software
• Assist the team in documenting and leveraging cloud and DevOps best practices
• Fullstack development using modern frameworks and languages Python or JavaScript
• Quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, frameworks, or project requirements as needed
• Apply critical thinking and a solutionoriented mindset to identify issues and propose effective resolutions
• Integrate AI/ML models into applications to enhance functionality, automation, and overall user experience
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to design scalable architectures supporting both traditional and AIdriven features
• Implement best practices for model deployment, data handling, and performance optimization in AIenabled systems

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• Must have AWS certs and/or CompTIA relevant certifications
• 5+ years of experience managing cloud or virtualized infrastructure
• Passionately practices Infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, or similar
• Knowledge and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Fluent in at least one programming language - Python, Go, Typescript, JavaScript or similar
• Strong system administration experience in Linux
• Knowledge of AWS DevOps with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar
• Strong team player, communicates well, and caries an infectious can-do attitude
• Must have hands on experience with Claude Code or similar AI tools
• Strong experience in compliance frame works like: ATO, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, or CIS Benchmarks

We are seeking an ICAM Engineer that will support the design, deployment, and management of identity, credential, and access management solutions. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic planning, and effective communication to ensure that the ICAM solution supports the organization's security posture and business objectives.

This position is on-site in Rosslyn, Virginia.

Responsibilities Include:

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• Design, implement, and maintain robust ICAM solutions, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
  
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to integrate ICAM solutions with existing systems and applications, facilitating seamless user experiences and secure access control
  
• Implement and configure identity providers (IdPs) and federation (SAML, OAuth/OIDC)
  
• Implement and configure Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools
  
• Engage with stakeholders across the organization to gather requirements, provide ICAM-related guidance, and ensure that access management needs are met in a secure and compliant manner
  
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies in the ICAM space, evaluating and recommending tools and practices
  
• Support high-level briefings and meetings with the Government
  

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's degree in information systems, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  
• Eight (8) years of general experience in IAM, PKI, cybersecurity or a related field
  
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification
  
• Hands-On experience in identity and access management, with hands-on experience with various ICAM tools and technologies
  
• Expertise in user provisioning, deprovisioning, single sign-on (SSO), and federation
  
• Understanding of common protocols such as LDAP, SAML and OIDC
  
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
  
• Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

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• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk.
  

Compensation: $160,000-180,000

At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.

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• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
  
• Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
  
• 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
  
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
  
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
  
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
  
• Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don't take a financial hit while serving.
  
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
  
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
  

At AGE, you'll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.