Praescient Analytics is seeking a Senior Cyber Systems Engineer (DevOps Engineer) to join our team to support our intelligence customer in Herndon, VA. This individual will develop CI/CD to build and deploy pipelines; integrate tools into the pipeline and manage debugging integration issues. This position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI level clearance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Development of CI/CD Build and Deployment Pipelines Write/modify Jenkins-based groovy scripts Write/update CloudFormation scripts Troubleshoot pipeline issues across Jenkins and AWS Environments (Linux EC2, RDS, CloudFormation, Elasticsearch, etc…) Document key features for developer use Help write and maintain scripts for process improvements (ex: stage/unstage builds, branch tag automation, automating variance corrections across networks) Integrate tools into the pipeline Work with the development teams to bring in new microservices into the pipeline. Helping troubleshoot as necessary. Work through steps to automate installations of COTS products into the architecture Debugging integration issues Help identify issues in the deployment (i.e. potentially intermittent connectivity issues from an API Server to the Database) Monitor (and help develop scripts to monitor) the AWS services to ensure everything is functioning as necessary DevOps Tool Integration Help integrate with various tools for the DevOps process (SonarQube, Fortify, Jenkins, Robot Framework/Selenium, Artifactory, etc…)

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience OR a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement Experience with Linux Environments Experience with scripting languages, such as Bash and Python Strong problem solving, analytical, and technical troubleshooting skills Experience with Git for Source Control Understanding and willingness to work in a DevSecOps oriented environment with an Infrastructure as Code mindset TS/SCI Clearance, CI poly preferred

Desired Qualifications:

Active CompTIA Security+ CE Certification Basic understanding of an Object-Oriented Programming Language, preferably Java or Python Experience integrating Jenkins and Docker for automated CI/CD pipelines Experience with CloudFormation, Elasticsearch Basic understanding of Kubernetes or OpenShift Container Platform

What you can expect from us:

Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies

Benefits:

Very competitive salary based on qualifications and experience Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare coverage for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles) and competitive rates for your family 401(k) with company match Travel & performance incentives 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays) $5K annual training allowance $500 book allowance Tuition reimbursement program Veterinary Pet Insurance Various Corporate Discount Programs

Praescient Analytics is a Certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over a decade of expertise in advanced analytics, engineering, and DevOps, specializing in transforming complex data into actionable intelligence for informed decision-making. Since 2011, we have supported over 40 organizations across diverse domains, including military intelligence operations, financial and fraud investigations, and insider threat detection.

Our team of experts—skilled in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, DevOps, and engineering—brings deep experience in solving complex challenges. With a proven track record in federal contracting, we deliver tailored, high-impact solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, ensure mission success, and address the evolving needs of our clients. Praescient's innovative and adaptive approach makes us a trusted partner in delivering data-driven insights and technological excellence for critical missions.