DevOps Engineer

SUMMARY

Develop dissemination tools for Census Bureau external customers, primarily web-based, allowing users to view data in tables, graphs, maps, and other formats. Work alongside Census Bureau developers to apply best practices in graphical user interface design, generalizing application components for different data sets, modern web programming frameworks, service-oriented architectures, Model-View-Controller (MVC) approaches, and efficient web data retrieval.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Work with server administrators to set up a containerized environment using either docker or Podman and modify all runners to use the Docker executor.

· Design, write, and maintain CI/CD Pipeline definitions for multiple projects using GitLab / YAML to support activities such as automated application testing, security scanning (SAST, DAST, container vulnerabilities), and deployment. Write and maintain custom scripts as needed to support CI/CD pipeline job requirements.

· Write and maintain custom scripts as needed to support CI/CD pipeline job requirements.

· Configure Linux servers (on-prem and cloud) and/or containers to support application deployment activities (e.g., account setup, SSH key configuration, etc.)

· Work with server administrators to set up containerized environments using docker and deploy them via automated pipelines to on-prem (Docker or Podman) or cloud (AWS ECR/ECS) environments.

· Work with developers and administrators to containerize legacy applications that run on onpremises Linux servers.

· Write detailed documentation for development teams explaining how to integrate projects into the DevOps and containerization environment.

· Clearly communicate complex technical material through recorded video sessions or ad hoc training request on DevOps, containerization, or other topics based on duties assigned.

· Work with development teams to integration projects into the DevOps environment

· Work with system administrators and developers to troubleshoot and fix issues with CI/CD processes and cloud environment configurations

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

· Perform duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.