DevOps Engineer

Open Systems Technologies is looking for a Mid-to-Senior Cloud/DevOps Software Engineer to join our dynamic development team in supporting a Government customer. The engineer will be working with a large-scale enterprise application using web technologies, distributed computation and storage frameworks, and sophisticated, cutting-edge domain analytics, with the system hosted on virtualized and cloud-computing platforms. The software engineer work both independently with little supervision as well as engage with a team to achieve overall project objectives.

Details:

The Cloud/DevOps Software Engineer participates in a team in implementing DevSecOps methodologies into an Agile software development environment.

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of experience in building, deployment, release automation, or orchestration, along with expertise in supporting cloud applications and infrastructures across platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud. They should have hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code environments, automated configurations, large-scale software deployments, and continuous integration/delivery processes, as well as proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker, OpenShift, or Kubernetes.
• The candidate must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph, a high school diploma or GED, and must have certifications such as Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC.
• Additional preferred qualifications include scripting abilities in languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python, familiarity with protocols including JSON and XML, an understanding of frameworks like OWASP or DevSecOps, and a cloud certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Architect, or MCSE - Cloud Platform).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to enhance automation processes will set exceptional candidates apart.
• Collaborating and leading with other engineers to plan, design and develop the DevSecOps environment that includes cohesive CI/CD pipelines.
• Supporting the entire Software Development Lifecycle with an emphasis on build and release management via automation.
• Analyzing continuously the DevOps environment for technical and process improvements (e.g. integration of security measures, faster security and software updates, improved automation, reduced glitches and software failures, etc.).
• Maintaining the deployed system, deploying updates and fixes, investigating and resolving technical and network issues, providing technical support to end-users as needed.
• Promoting DevOps as a team culture.

Qualifications:

• CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret willing to sit for a CI Poly TS/SCI w/CI poly preferred or
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• 4+ years' experience with DevSecOps.
• 4+ years' experience integrating, testing, and deploying software applications to operations.
• 4+ years' experience with agile teamwork, and diverse multi-site geographical team collaboration.
• 4+ years' experience with RHEL and/or CentOS system and/or network administration.
• 4+ years' experience with cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or GovCloud.
• 4+ years' experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• 4+ years' experience with standard automated deployment tools ( Terraform , Ansible, Jenkins , etc.).

BENEFITS

Our company OST has been operating since 1996 and have various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 2 weeks Holiday pay, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end of year profit sharing paid out in 401k.