Staff DevOps Engineer

Description

The company's Space Systems Sector is hiring an experienced Staff DevOps Engineer to strengthen its team.

The work centres on planning and running the processes and infrastructure that let programs mature capabilities and ship them quickly.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evolve processes and infrastructure so programs can mature and deploy capabilities quickly.
• Set the build, deployment, provisioning and monitoring standards for the program.
• Build CI/CD pipelines that combine automation, test-driven development tools and continuous integration test frameworks.
• Put software configuration management, code quality checks and code coverage in place through automated testing.
• Build and configure delivery environments for CI/CD tools using an Agile method.
• Automate deployment, monitoring and infrastructure management end to end as part of an Agile team.
• Write scripts and templates that automate infrastructure provisioning and upkeep.
• Work with development teams to build the automated CI and CD system.
• Install, configure, test and maintain operating systems, application software and system management tools.
• Monitor and support all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Write custom scripts that improve system efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Help design information and operational support systems.
• Work with vendors and internal IT staff to resolve problems.
• Oversee the company's security, backup and redundancy strategies.
• Find application performance bottlenecks, design fixes and implement them alongside developers.

Requirements

• US citizenship is required to be considered.
• An active US Government Top Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, plus the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval and access.
• An active US Government CI polygraph at the time of application, current and within scope.
• Education and experience, one of: a Bachelor's with 12+ years of relevant experience, a Master's with 10 years, a PhD with 8 years, or 9 additional years of experience in place of a degree.
• Must have AWS, Kubernetes and Terraform.
• A current Security+ certification.
• Administration experience with Linux or a related operating system.
• Experience working within an Agile software development framework.
• Experience with at least 3 of the preferred qualifications below.
• Preferred qualifications (optional): Terraform, Kubernetes administration, AWS administration, Flux, Helm, DynamoDB, NATS configuration, Big Bang (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki), Jenkins/GitLab/Bamboo, LI-VC2, COSpace, SpaceSoftwareJobs, SPEnhancedERAP.

Conditions

Based in Aurora, CO, Morrisville, NC or Sacramento, CA.

Relocation assistance may be available.

A Top Secret clearance is required to start.

No travel is required.

Base salary range is $169,000.00 to $265,600.00 for the primary level. This is a general guideline, and the offer depends on factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, and may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.