Software Engineer (DevOps) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description Are you a software engineer with experience in DevOps that wants to have impact on nationally important defense programs using innovation and technology to solve technical challenges? Do you want a key software engineering role that helps AMDS overcome the Grand Challenges of Defending Theater Forces, Defending the Seams, and Defending the Homeland? Do you want to help transform Command and Control (C2) for the U.S. Military in direct support of overcoming those Grand Challenges? Would you like to contribute to the design, implementation, and integration of modern infrastructure architecture and automation principles vital to realize DevOps to prototype and transition containerized military Mission Planning tools and Battle Management Aids to U.S. warfighters? If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with DevOps expertise, including cybersecurity requirements, cloud-native (i.e., Kubernetes) and containerized applications. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the A3K Group Mission to "develop, prototype, and transition military mission planning tools and battle management aids to improve the warfighters' ability to configure/optimize military systems in the field encompassing multiple simultaneous air and missile defense missions, multiple services, and multiple command echelon planning levels." You will focus that contribution on enhancing software engineering to develop and deploy cloud-native applications that meet cybersecurity requirements for installation and use in both JHUAPL and government host environments. As a Software Engineer with a focus in DevOps you will Engineer infrastructure solutions to implement continuous integration, testing, and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
Deploy secure, cloud-native applications at various classification levels demonstrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS), Government off the Shelf (GOTS), and open-source components
Contribute to security, supportability, and scalability of applications
Identify and resolve infrastructure issues
Automate configuration management, testing, and deployments
Track and document changes to infrastructure as code (IaC) using configuration management tools
Perform continuous vulnerability scanning and help ensure cybersecurity compliance
Leverage tools like Jira, Gitlab, Bitbucket, and Confluence to track development activities, control source code, and author design, architecture, and supporting (configuration and troubleshooting) documentation
Provide software engineering thought leadership and expertise necessary for modern software development of planning, battle management aid, and coordination systems and tools
Collaborate closely with application developers, management, government partners, and Information Technology (IT) to understand and implement DevOps infrastructure needs
Support and consistently demonstrate the APL Core Values:
Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you Possess a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering, or equivalent
Have a strong background in Linux/Unix
Have familiarity with micro-service, cloud-native, and federated architecture technologies, setup/configuration, and optimization
Have strong Information Technology (IT) skills and an ability to rapidly learn and deploy new technologies
Have experience with tools for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, Software Version Control, and Build Automation such as Git, Gitlab, and Tekton
Have familiarity with package management software (container registries, rpm, yum, conda, or similar)
Have 2 years of scripting experience
Have 2 or more years of experience with Kubernetes and containerization
Have 2 or more years of experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Puppet, Ansible, or equivalent)
Have strong problem solving, analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
Have proven success working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Demonstrated success in working in an engineering team of 3 or more people
Possess a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you Possess an advanced degree (Master's degree or PhD degree) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering, or equivalent
Possess CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent
Experience with hardening applications for compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements
Experience with configuring on-premises information systems
Have 4 years of scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, SQL, or similar)
Have 4 or more years of experience with Kubernetes (OpenShift) and containerization
Have 4 or more years of experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Puppet, Ansible, or equivalent)
Demonstrated success in working in an engineering team of 10 or more people
Have technical expertise in the deployment and operation of DoD systems
Hold an active Final Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance Why work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at About Us APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact . Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate $90,000 Annually Maximum Rate $220,000 Annually

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