We are seeking a DevOps Engineer for our Data & Analytics Solutions Engineering Group that will focus on building and maintaining the Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure used to support large intelligence system development, testing and deployment to customer cloud environments. This individual will work on developing the automated pipelines for cloud environments as well as providing consulting services to application and infrastructure teams specific to automated build, test and release a... more details
Job Description We are seeking a DevOps Engineer for our Data & Analytics Solutions Engineering Group that will focus on building and maintaining the Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure used to support large intelligence system development, testing and deployment to customer cloud environments. This individual will work on developing the automated pipelines for cloud environments as well as providing consulting services to application and infrastructure teams specific to automated build, test and release automation. This role will be responsible for the operations and operating environment for the DevOps platforms and will drive troubleshooting efforts around incidents and outages.
As a DevOps Engineer you will have hands on experiences with developer productivity, cloud native applications, and container orchestration. You will have a direct role in providing infrastructure services to our development environment while also playing a role as a subject matter expert helping Electronic System Defense Programs architect and adopt cloud native development. You will need to understand micro-service architecture, container development, orchestration, service messages and security.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design, write and deliver Infrastructure as Code software to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of the network
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for Cloud Native development
- Build automated DevOps pipelines using tools such as GitLab and Azure DevOps
- Develop jobs for the deployment of various artifacts that constitute an application on a container-based environment such as Docker
- Participate in development of advanced CI / CD processes to support deployments
- Participate in design and architecture discussions and build environments using Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible
- Work extensively to deploy applications on Kubernetes clusters in our on-premises cloud environment
- Automate repetitive tasks to eliminate toil and drive consistency + repeatability
- Actively participate in incident response and root-cause analysis, support a blameless post-mortems culture
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Must hold an active Top Secret clearance, and be eligible to obtain a Top Secret/SCI with Poly clearance
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering (BS) plus 5+ Years relevant experience
- Experience working in a DevSecOps culture and supporting teams for Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) of containerized applications and automate orchestration using Kubernetes.
- Understanding of AWS cloud services
- Software development experience (Python, C++, PHP, etc)
- Experience working with appropriate scripting languages and operating systems software (e.g., PowerShell, Bash)
- Basic understanding of scripting & software development packages for development of Infrastructure as Code
- Experience with Ansible, Terraform or equivalent configuration management tools
- Experience with Docker and container orchestration/management tools
- Experience with container management and troubleshooting.
- Experience deploying enterprise scale applications to production using cloud-based infrastructure
- Should have flexibility in approach to finding solutions, ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities, and ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Strong team building skills that enable collaboration and coordination within and across teams and functions
- Ability to automate menial tasks
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly clearance
- Security+ 8570 certification
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
- AWS or similar Cloud Provider Experience
- Solid understanding of Message Service NATS, Kafka, Redis
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070
Please 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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.
