DevSecOps Engineer

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support a government customer. The ideal candidate will be experienced in developing customer requirements in an IaC pipeline, including GitLab using Terraform Coding, Jenkins for implementation, Juniper configuration, F5 configuration, and a strong background in AWS FedRamp Approved Services. Experience with AWS Redshift, Apache NiFi, Apache Tomcat, Ansible, Puppet, version control software, and the ability to frame ideas as systems and analyze the inputs, outputs, and processes is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will independently evaluate, select, adapt, and modify standard techniques and criteria to plan and conduct cybersecurity engineering assignments in conjunction with the appropriate platform teams. In this role, the DevSecOps Engineer will analyze complex features of the engineering solution and applies principles and practices of the discipline or devises new approaches in problem solutions as well as thorougly review all results from assigned tasks and determine if outputs are complete, correct, integrated with project objectives, and adequately documented. This position is fully remote with quarterly travel for Project Increment Planning.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Configure and manage secured cloud computing architecture such as Junipers and F5, along with core infrastructure applications such as Apache, BIND, Sendmail, SSH, Samba, PKI, Red Hat IDM, Red Hat Satellite, and Git.
• Responsible for IT management, monitoring tools and best practices (Puppet, Github, Ansible, etc.)
• Networking and Secure Cloud Computing Architecture (SCCA).
• Set up and configure Juniper and/or Transit Gateway, Policies, and Interfaces using the command line.
• Configure F5 virtual servers, policies, pools, SSL cert requests and acceptations. 
• Build AWS infrastructure using GitLab Repos with Terraform Coding, using Jenkins as a pipeline.
• Responsible for meeting Program Increment (~12week) deadlines to create and enhance their assigned platform. 
• Linux and Microsoft Server Administration
• Active Directory Capability.
• Execute all efforts in a collaborative and Scaled Agile fashion while adhering to government-mandated fixed due dates. 
• Work with Agile teams (developers, testers, operators, and other production IT staff) to oversee code releases and deployments of capability. 
• Foster agile relationship between software development and IT operations, establish and refine Continuous Integration (CI) and automation (key processes, release schedules, and infrastructure designs) to create and release regular updates to products as quickly and efficiently as possible. 
• Attend and Participate in Periodic Large Scale Agile Planning events. 
• Support standard Agile ritual meetings (Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives) as necessary and assist Scrum teams in executing Sprints.  

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

Required/Desired Skills:

• Top Secret clearance required
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliance required
• 5-10+ years of experience working in a professional IT environment with 5+ years of AWS experience (AWS experience is essential).
• Experience with a range of automation and configuration management tools, including but not limited to: Ansible, SCCM, Jenkins, Puppet, Git, GitLab, and others.
• Experience with AWS Redshift, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Lamda, ECS and other datastore cloud surrounding technologies.
• Solid knowledge of cloud Security skills, specifically on common controls for API security (SSO, OAuth, Threat Protection).
• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills and ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Self-driven problem solver and Customer service skills.
• Ability to work well with others.

Other requirements:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-functional team environment (team player) is a must.
• A strong sense of urgency including self-governance on task priority.
• Eagerness to learn with a quality, detailed-focus is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with awareness and responsiveness to customer needs.
• Commitment to continuous development and improvement .
• Must meet the requirements to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret w/SSBI.
• Ability to attain and maintain a United States Department of Defense security clearance.
• 8570.01 compliance (IAT level II) is required and must be obtained prior to start date or within 60 days (Minimum Security+ and network certification).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Travel as required.

About the Company: NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients. 

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.