Advanced Devops Engineer
About The Position
Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced theyre often classified. Thats what youll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here youll work with amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it's time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between. Progeny Systems LLC, a General Dynamics Mission Systems company, is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. We provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; knowledge management; and electronic warfare. As an Advanced DevOps Engineer, you will: Contribute to automation that instantiates and maintains container orchestration platforms Build and deploy CICD pipelines involving automatic builds of software and firmware, automated unit testing, static code analysis, and release management Automate build processes of embedded and non-embedded applications (C, C#, Java, Python, etc.) Work closely with our team to plan major updates and enhancements to our products In this role, you will be working with critical internal and external platform consumers. Together with the team, you will support successful implementation of the platform in the Cloud through architecture guidance, best practices, data migration, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and more. Workplace Options: This position requires 25% support on-site in McLeansville VA and 25% on-site in Canonsburg PA...proximity to either location is ideal. Your remaining time can be flexed from home. What you bring to the table: Candidates should have demonstrated familiarity and experience in some of the following areas: Experience working with, or are familiar with the differences between, public (AWS, Azure), private (RHOSP, VIO), and mixed cloud environments Container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Deployment or use of continuous integration and continuous deployment technologies such as GitLab, Jenkins, Puppet, or Chef Experience supporting production-grade applications in virtualized environments (cloud computing platforms and services) using automation Creation or use of pipelines (Git, Gitlab Runner), Ansible Playbooks, and/or Terraform configurations to automate administrative actions from resource creation to service configuration Strong background in scripting and debugging within all the technologies mentioned Effective communication and attention to detail Proven background in Agile methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework experience preferred Automation of build processes from source code (C, C#, etc.), Buildroot experience preferred Travel to multiple sites when required What sets you apart: Static code analysis tools such as SonarQube Building and deploying pipelines in an air gapped development environment Installation of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) technologies such as Amazon Web Services, OpenStack, RHOSP, or VIO Management of Cloud Resources in Amazon Web Services, and/or Azure Platform as a Service (PaaS) technologies such as Kubernetes, Rancher, or OpenShift Cloud automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, Terragrunt, or Packer What sets you apart: Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and other Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits #LI-Hybrid Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
- Agile experience preferred
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required
- Experience working with, or are familiar with the differences between, public (AWS, Azure), private (RHOSP, VIO), and mixed cloud environments
- Container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Deployment or use of continuous integration and continuous deployment technologies such as GitLab, Jenkins, Puppet, or Chef
- Experience supporting production-grade applications in virtualized environments (cloud computing platforms and services) using automation
- Creation or use of pipelines (Git, Gitlab Runner), Ansible Playbooks, and/or Terraform configurations to automate administrative actions from resource creation to service configuration
- Strong background in scripting and debugging within all the technologies mentioned
- Effective communication and attention to detail
- Proven background in Agile methodologies, Scaled Agile Framework experience preferred
- Automation of build processes from source code (C, C#, etc.), Buildroot experience preferred
- Travel to multiple sites when required
Nice To Haves
- Static code analysis tools such as SonarQube
- Building and deploying pipelines in an air gapped development environment
- Installation of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) technologies such as Amazon Web Services, OpenStack, RHOSP, or VIO
- Management of Cloud Resources in Amazon Web Services, and/or Azure
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) technologies such as Kubernetes, Rancher, or OpenShift
- Cloud automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, Terragrunt, or Packer
- Strong understanding of software development process, as well as software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
- Creative thinker capable of applying new information quickly to solve challenging problems
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and other
Responsibilities
- Contribute to automation that instantiates and maintains container orchestration platforms
- Build and deploy CICD pipelines involving automatic builds of software and firmware, automated unit testing, static code analysis, and release management
- Automate build processes of embedded and non-embedded applications (C, C#, Java, Python, etc.)
- Work closely with our team to plan major updates and enhancements to our products
Benefits
- An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
- Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
