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JUSTIN JENNINGS
DevOps Engineer
Savannah,TN
Summary
Results-driven DevOps Engineer with extensive expertise in delivering secure and scalable cloud infrastructure for government and enterprise environments. Specializes in AWS cloud automation, Terraform infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipeline optimization, consistently achieving high levels of efficiency and reliability. Proven track record in leading large-scale projects within highly regulated frameworks such as AWS GovCloud and VA Enterprise Cloud, fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Committed to delivering compliant solutions that support public missions and enhance operational performance. Bilingual DevOps Engineer with background designing, testing, and implementing infrastructure and applications. Talented performer with over 4 years of experience using source control tools to identify and fix bugs in code. Consistent team player with exemplary multitasking skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Staff DevOps Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
03.2023 - Current
- Led migration from Datadog to Dynatrace for comprehensive monitoring and observability solutions, including custom dashboards, alert configurations, OpenTelemetry integration for Ruby applications, and CloudWatch logging
- Architected and maintained AWS GovCloud infrastructure for large-scale VA Caseflow application serving veterans, utilizing Terraform for infrastructure provisioning and Ansible for configuration management
- Developed and maintained Terraform modules for repeatable infrastructure deployments across multiple environments, ensuring consistency and reducing deployment time
- Containerized applications using Docker and managed container orchestration, improving application portability and deployment reliability
- Led successful migration from AWS GovCloud to AWS VA Enterprise Cloud with minimal downtime, ensuring continuous service delivery for critical public health applications
- Optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins with blue/green deployment strategies to maintain zero-downtime deployments and improve release reliability
- Developed serverless solutions using AWS Lambda to automate incident response, scheduled maintenance, and operational workflows
- Reduced mean time to resolution (MTTR) by approximately 10% through rapid incident triage, cross-platform monitoring, and automated alerting systems
- Integrated Dynatrace agent deployment into Jenkins build processes, standardizing monitoring across all application environments
- Applied security best practices and compliance requirements within highly regulated government environments (FedRAMP, FISMA)
- Collaborated directly with VA stakeholders and end users to understand requirements and communicate technical solutions effectively
DevOps Engineer Intern
Idevopsio
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Designed and implemented Terraform infrastructure as code to deploy AWS and Azure services, including QuickSight, MemoryDB, Neptune, Redshift, Elasticsearch, EKS, Elasticache, PostgreSQL, AKS, and Azure Redis
- Built reusable GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications (Nifi, Tomcat, CouchDB, RabbitMQ, Redis, Neo4j, OrientDB) with dynamic environment variable management
- Configured Kubernetes persistent storage solutions for stateful applications, including MongoDB, Nginx, and Tomcat
- Enhanced developer experience through automation, virtualization, and process improvements across AWS and Azure environments
- Developed automated Kubernetes audit scripts to enforce infrastructure standards, including liveness probes, readiness probes, and resource configurations
- Integrated Azure backend with Terraform deployment pipelines, enabling template-based infrastructure provisioning
- Mentored junior engineers on Kubernetes best practices and cloud-native development patterns
- Collaborated with distributed remote teams to deliver infrastructure solutions for client projects
Process Leader
Kimberly-Clark
03.2015 - 03.2023
- Led troubleshooting initiatives for computer and mechanical systems, increasing operational uptime by approximately 20% through systematic problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Collaborated with cross-functional technical teams to define performance targets and optimize production processes
- Improved operational documentation and work instructions, reducing errors and improving team performance
- Supervised manufacturing processes for critical products, including medical face mask filter media, during the COVID-19 pandemic
Instructor Sensor Operator
United States Air Force
11.2008 - 09.2014
- Accumulated 2,000+ combat flight hours supporting critical national security missions on MQ-1 and MQ-9 unmanned aerial systems
- Performed advanced troubleshooting of complex sensor systems under high-pressure operational conditions
- Instructed students on mission-critical systems, tactics, and procedures, demonstrating strong communication and mentorship abilities
- Maintained mission readiness through rigorous pre-flight and post-flight inspections and system validations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MA08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2018
Skills
Cloud Platforms: AWS Certified, Azure, AWS GovCloud, AWS VA Enterprise Cloud
undefinedCertification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Software
Timeline
Staff DevOps Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
03.2023 - Current
DevOps Engineer Intern
Idevopsio
08.2021 - 03.2023
Process Leader
Kimberly-Clark
03.2015 - 03.2023
Instructor Sensor Operator
United States Air Force
11.2008 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and General Studies
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell