DevOps / Technical Lead

Company Overview:

Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalable identity access, modernizing legacy systems, and building high-performance platforms. By integrating new technologies and ensuring reliable operations we help agencies stay prepared for future challenges As a premier technology solutions and services company to the US federal government, eTel possesses longstanding relationships across the federal civilian marketplace. Other customers include the broader Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and State Department.

eTel offers integrated CMMI Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. eTel also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and offers dedicated subject matter experts (SMEs) and thought leaders that possess a deep understanding of customers’ environments and challenges.

Security Clearance: Secret or TS clearance (Mandatory). Candidates without active secret clearance will not be considered.

Citizenship: US Citizen (MUST)

Overview:

The DevOps / Technical Lead will oversee technical architecture, CI/CD automation, API integration, and infrastructure operations across AWS and MuleSoft environments. This individual ensures high availability, scalability, and secure deployments.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead DevOps pipelines, version control, and automated testing/integration.
• Architect and maintain infrastructure in AWS and CMS VDCs.
• Manage MuleSoft runtime, Anypoint platform, and Kafka integration.
• Oversee Splunk and New Relic monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning.
• Ensure CI/CD and release management follow CMS lifecycle standards.
• Guide developers on API standards (REST, JSON, OpenAPI Spec).
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and automation best practices.

Required Experience:

• 8+ years in DevOps or technical leadership roles.
• Hands-on expertise with MuleSoft Anypoint, AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, ECS).
• Experience with Kafka, GitLab/GitHub CI/CD, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with CMS TRA, ARS 5.1, and federal security controls.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).

Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer (required).
• MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect or Developer (preferred).
• Kubernetes (CKA) or Terraform Associate (optional plus).

Location: Work will be primarily onsite in Washington, DC, or other designated sites. Remote work requires prior client approval. Local and occasional out-of-area travel may be required.

Commitment to Diversity -
eTelligent Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nations origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, and any other characteristic provided in accordance with applicable, federal, state and local laws.