DevOps Engineer (Hybrid)

BAE Systems•Merrimack, CA

5d•$79,365 - $134,921•Hybrid

About The Position

See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Embark on a journey of innovation with BAE Systems' Platform Engineering (PE) group that manages an on-premises Virtual Cloud Computing Center (VC3). PE seeks a motivated Platform DevOps Engineer to tackle the task of automating reliable, sustainable, and optimized services for the VC3 and disconnected environment. Your efforts on our cloud-based systems ensure their security, scalability, and reliability for hundreds of tenants and thousands of users. Your experience and passion for DevOps practices and tools will be essential in automating processes, streamlining deployments, providing disaster recovery, and improving the overall efficiency of our services. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Join us. Be part of a team that's not just building technology but defining the future. At BAE Systems, your work is more than a job it's a journey in innovation. Apply now and propel your career into a future.

Requirements

Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or a similar role
Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance
Knowledge of on-premises cloud infrastructure technologies, such as OpenStack, VMware, or Azure Stack
Experience with at least one containerization technology (Kubernetes and Docker) and container orchestration platform (e.g., Rancher and Docker Swarm)
Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Familiarity with at least one automation toolkit such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab
Basic knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration and troubleshooting
Familiarity with at least one monitoring tool or frameworks (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, ELK stack)
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team

Nice To Haves

Hold an active Secret clearance
Security+ certification
Experience deploying SaaS and PaaS services for use by other users
Experience working in a customer service organization to resolve issues experienced by users
Collaborative Spirit: Experience working in cross-functional teams
Experience with coding beyond simple scripting

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain the on-premises cloud infrastructure in accordance with best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure requirements, understand application needs.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment and continuous integration using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar technologies.
Monitor system performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement optimizations to enhance system availability, reliability, and efficiency.
Implement security measures and best practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents related to infrastructure, networking, and application deployment in a timely manner.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in DevOps to continuously improve the infrastructure and development processes.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
an employee assistance program
a legal plan
other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.