Software Engineering Tools DevOps Administrator - (cloud environments - TS/SC clearance)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Nashua
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description BAE Systems has a job opening for a Software
Engineering Tools DevOps administrator. As a key member of the
Software Engineering Tools team, the DevOps administrator will work
closely with the Platform Engineering (PE) group that manages an
on-premises Virtual Cloud Computing Center (VC3). The Software
Engineering Tools team seeks a motivated DevOps Technical Support
Administrator to tackle the task of automating reliable,
sustainable, and optimized services for bringing modernized, cloud
native compute technologies into closed area environments ranging
from large, multi-site networks to small air-gapped environments.
Your efforts on our cloud-based systems ensures application
security, scalability, and reliability across multiple security
enclaves to support the Software Engineering Digital Ecosystem.
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.Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the focal point for bringing modernized, cloud native
compute technologies into BAE closed area environments.
- Collaborate with the Platform Engineering and Closed Room
Operations/Infrastructure teams to define infrastructure
requirements, understand application needs, optimize system
performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless application
deployment and continuous integration using industry-standard tools
and frameworks.
- Work in closed area environments to deploy tools and train
administrators on support and operations activities.
- 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.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents related to
performance, availability, infrastructure, networking, and
application deployment in a timely manner.
- Provide close coordination with security -- ISSE's, ISSM's,
ISSO's -- ensuring compliance and auditability.
- Participate in service improvement initiatives, including
identifying opportunities for service optimization and cost
reduction.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends,
and best practices in DevOps to continuously improve the
infrastructure and development processes.
- Work with Engineering to refine requirements into an IT plan
related to modernization and DevOps needs to include modernized
workloads, cloud native computing, on premise cloud,
containerization, etc.
- Create and maintain documentation for engineering application
installations and upgrades.
- Assist with incident response and problem management to
minimize service downtime and ensure swift recovery from
interruptions.
- Support users in a timely manner using ServiceNow Help Desk
ticketing system.
- Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
The Software Engineering Tools DevOps Administrator will be
expected to demonstrate a high level of technical expertise, strong
troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, solid leadership
skills, a customer-focused attitude, a passion to learn,
self-motivated and work well in teams. Flexibility in approach to
finding solutions, the ability to understand and act on the
customer needs and priorities and learn new technologies quickly
are some of the qualities a successful candidate will have. The
ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering
high-quality services in a cloud-based ecosystem and will be able
to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You will need to be
comfortable working with various stakeholders, including tenants,
developers, and managers, and will have strong communication and
collaboration skills. The DevOps Administrator will have an
understanding of cloud infrastructure and the ability to bridge
between development and operations. The Software Engineering Tools
team believes in investing in our professionals. Training time and
opportunities are available to increase skills and keep knowledge
cutting edge.Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required
Skills:
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance and CompTIA Security+ or
equivalent certification within 6 months of hire
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or a similar role
- Knowledge of on-premises cloud infrastructure technologies,
such as OpenStack, VMware, or Azure Stack
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like
Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Strong understanding of cloud services including
virtualization, containerization, and related architectural
principles
- Familiarity with automation toolkits such as Ansible,
Terraform, or Packer
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab and understand
version control and git workflows
- Understanding of networking concepts, TCP/IP, DNS, load
balancing, and firewall configuration
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration and
troubleshooting
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and frameworks (e.g., Nagios,
Prometheus, ELK stack)
- Working experience with Kubernetes and other containerization
technologies
- Occasional off-hour response to outages and subsequent service
restoration efforts
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the
ability to communicate effectively with both technical and
non-technical stakeholders
- Strong understanding of security and regulatory compliance
requirements
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and
ability to work effectively in a team
- Exhibit sound judgement, initiative and self-motivation and
able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Close collaboration with peers, Platform Engineering,
Engineering, various stakeholders and managers is
essentialPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred
- A Security+ or equivalent certification
- Experience deploying SaaS and PaaS services for use by other
users
- Having a TS/SC clearance
- Experience working in a customer service organization to
resolve issues experienced by users
- Kubernetes certifications such as CKAD, CKA, or CKS
- Conducting zero downtime Kubernetes upgrades
- General understanding of Engineering disciplines and
toolsTypical Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or
similar role with on-premise cloud environmentsPay
InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070Please note:
This range is based on our market pay structures. However,
individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors
including, but not limited to: business considerations, local
market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate
qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee
Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects
of their life, including their health and financial well-being.
Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:
health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a
401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident
insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal
plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home,
auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off,
paid holidays, as well as 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.About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is
the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense,
aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of
products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as
advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions
and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting
lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems.
Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts
- defending national security with breakthrough technology,
superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the
latest technology and defend national security, you will
continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a
global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that
truly makes a difference.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an
inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they
belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see
themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in
order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must
feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped
to thrive. We provide impactful professional development
experiences to our employees and invest in social impact
partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change.
Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work
in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will
learn, grow and belong.BAE Systems is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status,
disability, or any other protected class.
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