Job Abstract

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Global. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment and energy do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Global seeks a qualified DevOps Engineer Senior Manager to support our DDS Division. This is both a hands-on engineering and a managerial position. The DevOps Engineer Senior Manager will be responsible for all aspects of our cloud deployments, which are currently primarily AWS, with some Azure, and GCP in the future. The role includes design, provisioning, monitoring, automation, and upkeep of all cloud resources used Abt’s client and public-facing portfolio of work. You will build templated solutions in accordance with best practices and ensure the replication of these standards across multiple projects across the team. All solutions must be compliant with Federal FISMA-Moderate security standards.

Activities include interfacing with the cybersecurity, development, and operations team for best practices, integrating the testing and QA teams, pre-deployment, and delivering on expectations with end users. The DevOps Engineer Senior Manager will fully document the architecture, the instantiation and automation scripts, maintenance and operations tasks and scheduling, and final As-Built documentation. Candidate should demonstrate a willingness to seek novel solutions to technology and business problems and the flexibility to acquire the necessary skills for implementation.

You will be required to build and manage a team of two to five people, consisting of current application developers with a DevOps focus and will own and execute a short and mid-term (1-3 years) DevSecOps strategy.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions in an Agile methodology with quick turn-around times, high availability, and low defect counts

• Create, review, modify, and update CloudFormation scripts for the following types of resources:

• Infrastructure Devices such as Elastic Load Balancers, Routers, Servers, and Firewalls

• Operating System configurations and patching including various flavors of Windows and Linux

• Experience with AWS Systems Manager and EC2 Image Builder

• Resolve configuration issues raised in web security scans

• May author technical documentation to capture the implemented system design, operations manuals, and hand-off manuals for the IT Service Center (help desk) and other Tier 1 or Tier 2 functionality.

• Work with Abt's Enterprise and Cloud Architects to ensure all components of the AWS architecture can be automated and scripted. Includes authoring

• Infrastructure Scripts

• Operating System Scripts

• Application Deployment and Configuration Scripts

• Work with AWS, implementation partners, and internal IT and Digital staff to:

• Advocate the benefits and capabilities that can be found in the cloud environments

• Answer technical questions to other Abt staff about cloud service best practices

• Design and implement changes to Abt's architecture, infrastructure, and applications to make full use of the cloud environment

• Assist the Abt Security resources in the implementation of FISMA and FedRAMP Moderate controls

• Implement tools to monitor the environment in real time for usability, performance, and cost.

• Manage and maintain code repositories in GitHub and Bitbucket.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 12 years of relevant experience or Master’s Degree plus 10 years of relevant experience

• U.S, Citizen or Green Card holder and willingness and ability to obtain security clearances required. Current Public Trust or higher security clearances preferred

• Possess experience in managing or designing cloud platforms, communications, and server environment in AWS

• Some experience and interest in becoming expert in Azure and Google Cloud.

• Knowledgeable of cloud architectures, networking, system administration, architectures and security elements, virtualization technologies, encryption, and servers

• Possess at least one current AWS “Professional”-level certification, preferably DevOps Engineer, but Solution Architect is acceptable. Additional “Specialty” certifications such as Machine Learning, Advanced Networking or Security highly desirable.

• AWS experience deploying applications built in PHP, Drupal, Oracle APEX, or other technology stacks

• Ability to architect Docket-based development environment.

• Be able to identify, understand, articulate, and manage technology decisions across technical disciplines

• Be able to prioritize/ handle multiple tasks and projects effectively and responsiveness to urgent issues.

• Familiarity and experience deploying systems compliant with regulatory and legal requirements (i.e., FISMA, SOX, HIPAA requirements)

• Experience building and deploying serverless application in the AWS environment

• Work with public sector or security sensitive clients a plus; including deployment of systems in federal clients’ environments.

• Integration with version control repositories like Bitbucket

• Task management in software development tools like Jira and Confluence

• Strong communication skills, particularly in translating perceived needs into technical requirements

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and manage a team in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Global provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $150,000 -$180,000 and may vary by ten percent depending on candidate geographic location. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis.

Disclaimer: Abt Global will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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