Software Infrastructure Engineer (Onsite)

About the position

This position requires an active US security clearance. Most aspects of the job are done in a classified lab environment, and this position requires a daily onsite presence. This position is located onsite at our Sterling, VA site. Eligible for relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop automation solutions that enable our teams to build and deploy code efficiently and consistently.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve issues with build chain or CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Consider the organization's entire CI/CD infrastructure when making changes and improvements.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with server-side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Experience with continuous integration for real-time testing and diagnostics within a virtualized environment.
• Experience in application development and integration within one or more IaaS/PaaS (Red Hat OpenShift / VMware / OpenStack).
• Familiarity with cloud networking frameworks (L2, L3, and spine-leaf architecture).
• Experience in microservices using RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe).
• Familiarity with Docker/ Podman containers, or Kubernetes orchestration.
• Familiarity with maintaining and deploying database technology, such as SQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB, PostgreSQL and MonetDB.
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, YAML and XSD formats, rules, and usages.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience and/or interest in refactoring legacy systems for cloud or virtual environments.
• Development IDEs such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or other related.

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
• Eligible for relocation assistance