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QinetiQ US

DevOps Engineer

On site

Herndon, United states

Full Time

04-11-2025

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Skills

Leadership Python Java JavaScript Bash Scala Data Analysis NoSQL Data Engineering DevOps Docker Jenkins Ansible Research Training Machine Learning Programming git AWS NodeJs Data Science Artificial Intelligence Spark Terraform

Job Specifications

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

The DevOps Engineer will be responsible for taking a leadership role in refactoring existing data workflows from an on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. The ideal candidate is a hands-on developer with extensive DevOps experience who can identify and implement the appropriate cloud alternative to on-prem resources.

Responsibilities

Our DevOps Engineers are responsible for the full data lifecycle – from exploratory data analysis to the upkeep of production data flows. The DevOps Data Engineer focuses a majority of their time supporting the underlying environment and infrastructure used by the rest of the Data Engineering and Data Science teams.

Required Qualifications

Extensive familiarity with AWS services to include CloudFormation, EC2, S3, and RDS
CloudFormation, Ansible, Git, Jenkins, Bash
Programming Languages: Python, Java or Scala
Processing Tools: Elasticsearch, Spark, Nifi, and/or Docker
Datastore Types: Graph, NoSQL, and/or Relational
Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required #qinetiqclearedjob #DMVCAMPAIGN

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with AWS CDK
Terraform, Packer
Design Concepts: REST APIs
Programming Languages: Javascript/NodeJS
Processing Tools: Presto/Trino, MapReduce, Hive

Pay Transparency

6 weeks PTO
10% Employer 401k Contribution
Paid Overtime
Annual Bonuses
Health/Vision/Dental/Disability/Life Insurance covered 100%
Annual Training and Tuition Budgets
Technology/Fitness/Communications/Travel Reimbursement
Charity Matching Program

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

About the Company

For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets. Our mission-led approach to innovation ensures we get the best capabilities rapidly into the hands of our customers. Our capabilities include Mission Operations, ISR, Cyber, Information Advantage and Robotics & Autonomous Systems. Together, these play a growing role supporting missions by protecting the lives of our war fighte... Know more