DevSecOps Engineer (Redstone Arsenal)

LaunchTech•Huntsville, AL

10h•$135,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

LaunchTech is seeking a Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining systems that integrate with the Government Customer’s infrastructure, and delivering scalable, reliable DevSecOps solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The primary platform is Kubernetes-based and leverages Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS), and Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP). The engineer will handle cloud and containerization engineering, architecture, development, and administration; assess infrastructure and options for migration to cloud and containerized environments; and oversee migration and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code utilities. The role also incorporates security and privacy requirements, supports compliance with DoD and MDA standards, and designs and maintains cloud-based integration solutions and IT systems. The successful candidate will apply specialist-level technical skills to complex tasks, solve problems under pressure, and collaborate and communicate effectively. The position is based at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, requires an active DoD Secret Security Clearance, and involves travel up to 10%.

Requirements

12 or more years of general full-time work experience; this requirement may be reduced with completion of advanced education.
6 or more years of directly related system integration experience, focused on DevSecOps practices or Kubernetes.
1 or more years of experience in a management or leadership role.
Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Red Hat OpenShift.
Experience with the Coder Platform.
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Ability to develop and use exceptionally complex concepts and processes spanning multiple organizations and disciplines.
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+.
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to perform highly specialized technical tasks involving current and cutting-edge technologies and multiple tasks at specialist level.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain complex systems that integrate with Government Customer infrastructure.
Engineer, architect, develop, and administer cloud and containerization environments.
Assess project infrastructure and explore cloud and containerization migration options.
Oversee system migration and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Helm, Ansible, and Bash.
Provide container-hardening expertise to meet DoD and MDA compliance standards.
Develop and modify scalable architectures for applications and infrastructure on IaaS and PaaS platforms.
Assist in designing and managing cloud systems, applications, policies, and strategy.
Incorporate security management and privacy requirements into cloud hardware, software, and applications.
Evaluate and identify suitable cloud solutions for projects.
Design controls and processes that use available audit tools.
Integrate component subsystems and ensure they function together.
Design and implement cloud-based integration solutions that meet Government requirements.
Plan, coordinate, schedule, test, improve, and maintain IT systems.
Collaborate with software developers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate systems.
Deploy and maintain cloud application databases, including PostgreSQL, Cassandra, and MySQL.
Develop and maintain documentation for integration processes and systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues.
Keep current with cloud technologies and best practices and improve integration processes.
Analyze existing systems and infrastructure to identify upgrade needs and integration opportunities.
Communicate with the Government to determine optimal subsystem pricing and sourcing.
Report infrastructure capabilities to leadership and stakeholders.
Evaluate and recommend technologies and processes based on cost, risk, and mission.