Agile Defense

Agile Defense

Platform DevOps Engineer

Arlington, VA

No sponsorship$240k-$280kDetected 15 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonBashCode ReviewGitRedisElasticsearchAWSCloud PlatformsDockerKubernetesTerraformHelmCI/CDPrometheusGrafanaDevOpsPlatform EngineeringAirflowData EngineeringAgileTest AutomationZero Trust

About the role

  • The SME will provide technical leadership across the software development lifecycle, establish DevSecOps best practices, guide infrastructure modernization efforts, and mentor engineering teams.
  • Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together.
  • Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure, scalable cloud-native platforms.
  • Engage in and improve the full lifecycle of services-from design and development through deployment, operations, monitoring, and optimization.
  • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines using industry best practices.
  • Define, establish, and maintain DevSecOps standards, processes, and governance across the software development lifecycle.
  • Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and Crossplane.
  • Develop and implement automated testing frameworks and deployment strategies to improve reliability and reduce operational risk.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
  • That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
  • Five (5) or more years of experience designing and deploying cloud-native solutions within Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in software development, ideally maintaining customer facing systems
  • Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, Kustomize, container security, vulnerability scanning, and container hardening.
  • Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or comparable technologies.
  • Experience implementing secure DevSecOps practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Strong knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
  • Experience deploying and maintaining highly available enterprise applications in AWS.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.

Skills

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Experience supporting large-scale DoD cloud modernization initiatives.
  • Experience deploying enterprise applications in AWS production environments.
  • Experience designing enterprise Kubernetes platforms.
  • Experience with Platform Engineering and Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).
  • Experience implementing Zero Trust architectures.
  • Experience with Keycloak, Redis, CrossPlane, and AWS Load Balancing.
  • Experience with Apache Airflow and enterprise ETL pipelines.
  • Experience with Jira.
  • Experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar observability platforms.
  • Experience with Amazon Linux.
  • Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

Compensation

  • $240k-$280k

Company info

  • Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental.
  • Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots.
  • We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do.
  • Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
  • About Agile Defense At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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