DevOps Engineer

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Synergy’s core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.
Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with immediately vested company match, PTO/Sick Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, company paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition and training reimbursement, fitness/wellness reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and life management programs.
At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that you will have dedicated career coaches available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven—if that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!
This position is designated as work-from-home.
Description           We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Developer to join our dynamic team. As a DevOps Developer, you will play a vital role in optimizing our development, deployment, and operations processes. Your primary focus will be on streamlining the software delivery pipeline, implementing automation, and fostering a collaborative environment between development and operations teams. If you have a strong background in both software development and operations, along with a passion for enhancing efficiency and reliability, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our project’s success.
Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, deployment, and testing of applications.
Manage and maintain the infrastructure-as-code, utilizing tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Chef to ensure scalability, reliability, and security.
Monitor and optimize application performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing performance-enhancing solutions.
Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration and deployment of new features and updates.
Implement and maintain effective logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to ensure timely detection and resolution of issues.
Ensure compliance with security best practices and implement necessary measures to safeguard data and infrastructure.
Continuously research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, testers, and system administrators, to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals.
Provide support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
Essential Functions & Duties:          Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience as a DevOps Developer, with a solid understanding of DevOps principles and practices.
Strong knowledge of CI/CD concepts and experience with related tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, AWS Code pipeline, or Circle CI
Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Chef.
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including infrastructure provisioning and management.
Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
Working knowledge of security concepts and tools like firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption
Coding skills in at least one common scripting language, such as Bash, Python, JavaScript, or Ruby
Solid understanding of database concepts
Hands on experience with Linux configuration management, commands, scripts, and editors
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues across different technology stacks.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
Preferred Qualifications :         Experience with STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) environments
Exhibit excellent problem solving and data analysis skills.
Web accessibility knowledge WCAG 2.0\Section 508
Citizenship or Work Authorization Required          U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain Security+ Certification in the 6 month timespan given, unless they already have it .
Preferred Education & Experience:          Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
Candidates will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility criteria for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Compensation for roles at Synergy varies depending on a wide variety of factors including but not limited to the requirements of the role; education and certifications; knowledge, training, skills and abilities; level of experience; geographic location; and alignment with market data, law, and other business and organizational needs. As required by local law, the posted pay range represents the lowest to the highest pay that Synergy believes in good faith it might pay for this particular job, depending on the circumstances. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
A reasonable estimate of the current pay range is: $133,000.00 – $170,000.00.
Essential Job Function Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are critical in evaluating the qualifications and abilities of an applicant or employee. The physical efforts needed to perform the essential duties of this job 90% of the time are repetitive motions, grasping, holding, and finger dexterity of the hands, reading, writing, eye-hand coordination, color distinction, and full visual abilities, hearing, talking, sitting, and use of IT equipment, phones, and office machines.
To a reduced degree, Synergy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, predisposing genetic characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, or any other characteristic protected by law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited.