Principal Software Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The C2BMC Next Program, based in Huntsville AL, is seeking a Software Engineer to design, write and maintain templates for Windows and Linux platforms using Ansible, Packer, Python and other scripting languages. Your primary responsibilities will include building and operating an end-to-end automation pipeline that provisions, hardens and configures systems for the C2BMC program. As a Software Engineer, you will Develop reusable Ansible playbooks and custom scripts that automatically apply the DoD STIG baseline to C2BMC systems. What You Will Do: Integrate automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance verification into the stack. STIG Baseline Hardening Automation, Develop reusable Ansible playbooks and custom scripts that automatically apply the DoD, STIG baseline to C2BMC systems. Track and remediate any compliance drift on an ongoing basis Configuration-Management Baseline. Establish a single source of truth for all configuration data (inventory, variables, secrets) that feeds the Ansible automation. Implement secure secret management (Vault Azure Key Vault. AWS Secrets Manager, etc.) Containerization –building. packaging, and deploying containerized applications (Docker,
Requirements
- Scripting Languages - Expert-level scripting experience in Python, Bash, and/or Experience Cl/CD Platforms - Hands-on experience with Gitlab Cl/CD (or Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Experience with Version Control & Collaboration - Mastery of Git workflows. pull-request Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code Tools - Proficiency with Terraform/Packer for Monitoring & Observability- Experience configuring telemetry (Prometheus, Grafana.
- Experience applying extensive expertise in solving complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity, scalable and maintainable proofs of concept with production implementations in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Experience in project leadership roles and represents the organization as prime customer contact on significant technical matters on contracts, developing and maintain building systems for external images using diverse technologies
- Experience leading a software team using Agile software development practices.
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
- Active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Project Management Tools: Experience using Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms for scheduling, task management, and tracking project progress.
- Agile Methodology Expertise: Strong understanding and application of Agile methodologies, including SCRUM, for iterative development and team collaboration.
- Risk Management: Skilled in identifying potential risks, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success.
- Requirements Management: Experience in decomposing, prioritizing, and managing technical and functional requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and program leadership to achieve objectives.
Responsibilities
- Integrate automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance verification into the stack.
- STIG Baseline Hardening Automation, Develop reusable Ansible playbooks and custom scripts that automatically apply the DoD, STIG baseline to C2BMC systems.
- Track and remediate any compliance drift on an ongoing basis Configuration-Management Baseline.
- Establish a single source of truth for all configuration data (inventory, variables, secrets) that feeds the Ansible automation.
- Implement secure secret management (Vault Azure Key Vault. AWS Secrets Manager, etc.)
- Containerization –building. packaging, and deploying containerized applications (Docker
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
