DevOps Infrastructure Engineer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Summary:
The Senior Infrastructure DevOps/IAC Engineer will be responsible for supporting the current traditional Linux based on premises VMware environment; with the emphasis and focus to migrate these existing systems to more of an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environment in efforts to modernize. The ideal candidate will have a skillset that spans across traditional on premises VMware based systems as well as experience in transforming these systems to and supporting emerging DevOps solutions in an Agile environment for our customers. We are seeking this Senior Infrastructure DevOps/IAC Engineer to support on premises work in our Aurora, CO location. Responsibilities to Anticipate:
• Build, configure and administer on-prem and cloud based Atlassian Jira product / systems
• Utilize the following stages in a pipeline: Build, Package, Deploy and Functional Test
• Collaborate with teams to develop scalable, efficient, and maintainable solutions using Jira
• Build and maintain automation with the Pipeline structure; Using Rundeck, Chef Environment files, and Ansible
• Be a team player incorporating a team-based success philosophy
• Follow established Software processes and procedures, development, documentation and maintenance/management of operations concepts, requirements (system, element, segment level), external and internal interfaces, and other software engineering work products/artifacts
• Contribute to the completion of program and project milestones under the specific guidance of their immediate supervisor
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in DevOps and satellite technology to drive innovation Basic Qualifications:
• Active U.S. government TS/SCI issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (E.g. scrum, SAFe)
• Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite
• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CICD Pipelines tools (E.g. Jira / Jira Service Management, Confluence, Bit Bucket, Jenkins, Artifactory)
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Chef and Ansible Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with DevOps CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) Pipeline development using CloudBees Jenkins
• Experience with Jenkins, Artifactory, Git (Bitbucket), Fortify, Gradle, and Ansible
• Software Factory tools used in the orchestration for building, packaging, deploying, and testing developed products in a Pipeline. Example: Builds using Gradle, package deliver to Artifactory and use of Git (Bitbucket)
• Understanding of Static Code Analysis tool (Fortify)
• Experience developing software in an Agile environment
• Security+ Certified
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite 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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