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Job ID 2435015

KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.

Koniag Information Security Services, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an DevSecOps Lead with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to support KISS and our government customer in Alexandria, VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide System Administration support in NIPR and SIPR Azure and milCloud environments

• Manage VM and Container lifecycle

• Collaborate closely with developers to ensure overall DevSecOps ownership is shared across the team

• Automate builds and deployments to the greatest extent possible

• Exercise independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

• Perform complex analysis in the design and implementation of software applications for computer-bases systems

• Maintain server component STIGs as required by DoD policy

• Architect, design, develop, and implement Cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure encompassing multiple specializations, platforms, and technologies

• Implement Infrastructure as a Code in Azure DevOps pipelines leveraging ARM templates and PowerShell/Bash scripts

• Create and maintain operating systems, communications software, database packages, compilers, assemblers and utility programs

• Triage and mitigate potential security risks

• Create automated approaches and scripts for system administration tasks where possible and appropriate

• Manage PKI certificates

• Evaluate environment for process improvements and make recommendations

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 3+ years as a DevSecOps or DevOps Engineers

• 3+ years professional experience with Azure DevOps

• 5+ years leadership experience

• 3+ years of System Administrator experience on Red Hat based operating systems (e.g. RHEL 6/7/8, CentOS, Amazon Linux, etc.)

• In depth knowledge of public cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or other major vendors of public cloud

• Experience with implementing CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps and/or Amazon Web Services

• Experience with ARM template management and PowerShell DSV scripting

• Understand the delineation between SysOps engineering and DevOps engineering

• Experience creating and maintaining operating systems, communications software, database packages, compilers, assemblers and utility programs

• Experience with managing file systems: Partitions, Logical Volumes, Network File Systems, Permissions, Encryption, etc.

• Experience with maintaining / patching operating systems and software packages

• Experience with managing security: firewalls, SELinux, AntiVirus, IDS/IPS

• Experience with Configuration management tools (e.g. Ansible)

• Currently possesses or has the ability to obtain required certifications within 2 months of employment: CompTIA Security+ Ability to complete complex and difficult assignments and clearly articulate complex technical solutions

• Experience with Java Application servers

• Proficiency with JSON/RESTful APIs

• Familiarity with Atlassian suite of tools

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work independently (as if on an island) with clients, but also be a consummate team player

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Required to perform work in a SCIF

• Previous work in a SIPR environment

• Ability to obtain AWS or Azure certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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