SMX is seeking a driven and talented DevSecOps Engineer, with a background in enterprise container hosting platforms on-premises and in the AWS Cloud, to join our thriving Digital Solutions Group. This individual will bring a passion for technology, a strong technical skill set, and proven experience in modern containerization technologies.

The DevSecOps Engineer will be joining our Navy team at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. This is a hybrid role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Participate in all aspects of the deployment lifecycle for various enterprise container hosting platforms on-premises and within AWS. Platforms currently consist of multiple RedHat OpenShift environments with AWS EKS, and AWS ECS with Fargate on the roadmap.
• Roles and responsibilities will consist of providing technical evaluation of requirements, technical design, implementation, documentation, deployment, and sustainment of container platforms and underlying infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DevOps/DevSecOps methodology and understanding of CI/CD pipeline processes. This role will require frequent coordination with these teams and processes.
• Support Mission Owners and provide expertise for all things containers within NAWCAD.
• Requires strong understanding of basic AWS components and services – EC2, Lambda, S3, VPC, IAM, EBS, etc... Duties will entail periodic troubleshooting to remedy issues and onboard new Mission Owners.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Data Center Management team

Required Skills: 

• Clearance Level Needed: Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD Top Secret Clearance.
• Must be DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified. Some examples (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC. Security+ CE. CND and SSCP)
• Experience in deploying infrastructure as code with Ansible and/or Terraform.
• Extensive knowledge of, and hands on with, DoD Enterprise on-premise networks
• Experience with public, private, and hybrid cloud capabilities

Desired Skills:

• Strong Linux background, specifically RedHat Enterprise Linux, is preferred.
• Experience in the AWS GovCloud platform
• Experience in DoD Navy networks preferred
• Basic understanding of developing / working with APIs.
• Basic understanding of source code management and version control systems.
• Ability to communicate within a structured, delivery-centric professional services team clearly and effectively
• Windows Active Directory, ACAS, DNS, and STIG remediation experience
• At least 1 years’ experience with Java, Python, R or other programming language
• Basic understanding of hybrid cloud architectures and data integration needs
• Must have good communication skills and be able to lead complex projects
• 5+ years of experience in a role that encompasses enterprise level systems administration
• A degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
• Possess cloud related certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator, Developer, etc. is a plus

Application Deadline: November 25, 2024

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