DevOps Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

The DevSecOps Engineer will assist in design, development, and administration of developer tools in multiple environments. This position will be working on a team realizing the architecture for products such as CICD platforms, Git infrastructure, and centralized developer solutions. This position requires skills and experience in Linux system administration, troubleshooting, user account maintenance, and IT system security standards. The ideal candidate will have a detailed knowledge of system administration, cloud technologies, software development processes, infrastructure deployment/management technologies, CI/CD pipelines, programming languages, and the ability to step in and help with development when needed. US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED What You'll Do Interface with internal customers, security, and management teams for: maintaining production systems, resolving issues with services and physical systems.
System maintenance (auditing logs, patching/upgrading software, backups, password/certificate rotations, user account management, etc.).
Work with the following software development lifecycle concepts: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).
Install, maintain, and support multiple Windows and Linux based servers on physical and virtual platforms in support of program initiatives.
Support engineering applications, including JAMA, Syndia, Tasktop, Materials Based System Engineering (MBSE), and Software Factory
Support VMWare Tanzu environments, including support of Kubernetes, GitLab, Artifactory, Vault, Grafana. Ansible
Support DevSecOps tools, including Atlassian Tools, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
Support the deployment of new instances/enhancements/upgrades of these applications inside multiple classified environments.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Qualifications:
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI CI Polygraph clearance is required.
Excellent documentation skills, organization skills, and the ability to interact with team members cross-functionally.
Solid troubleshooting skills (OS, Applications, Network, etc).
Customer service oriented, excellent communication and listening skills, organizational skills, ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, be self-motivated, detail oriented, etc. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
Experience with Linux servers, scripting, and support (Ansible)
Experience with specialized network environments (air gapped, limited access).
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and cloud-based technologies (AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes)
Experience with VMWare technologies (vSphere ESXI, vCenter, vRealize Operations Manager, Tanzu, NSX)
Experience with AWS services (KMS, VPC, LBs, IAM Roles, Firewall, Security Groups, S3,EC2, SQS, SNS, ElastiCache, Workspaces, RDS) Experience with DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Gitlab, Fortify)
DoD 8570 compliance Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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