Job Information
Criterion Systems Inc. DevOps Engineer in Denver, Colorado
This position is on a program at the forefront of developing and operating Geospatial Intelligence analysis software. In this role, you will be a critical element, working closely with users, our user support team and development teams, to ensure that systems supporting the national security of our country remain available to their user base.
This team builds and maintains an exceptionally powerful platform enabling our users to address challenging real-world problems by converting disparate data into actionable information. We work directly with operational users to design, develop, and maintain capabilities that empower analysts to create actionable intelligence from the massive volumes of Geospatial Intelligence data to give our intel and combat organizations the decision advantage over our near-peer adversaries.
As a DevOps Professional on the System Team, you will be working closely with Release Train Leadership, Agile Teams, and the rest of the Systems Team to enable rapid delivery of capabilities to multiple networks and environment through Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipelines. These pipelines build and maintain source code version control, continuous integration, automated test, security scanning, artifact storage, and automated deployment/delivery to development, test, and production systems. You will create and maintain platform-based infrastructure as code in the cloud for multiple teams and multiple release trains. You will be a key member of the team doing work that matters for some of the U.S. Government's most critical missions, and utilizing the latest technologies in Cloud Computing, AI/ML, and DevSecOps.
Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities
Create infrastructure as code to build out the cloud infrastructure and platform-based hosts such as Kubernetes clusters. Provide identity and access management best practices to the program. Build and maintain a secure CI/CD pipeline managing deployments across Multiple Domains. Establish best practices for source control, build, integration, automated test, security scanning, and delivery of applications. Work with Developers and SRE's to ensure the end-to-end delivery of solutions. Automate development and operations processes to ensure reliability and repeatability. Leverage Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code to automate infrastructure build-out.
Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies
An active TS/SCI security clearance, preferably with CI polygraph Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a technical discipline Fiver (5) years of relevant experience Experience with platforms such as Kubernetes, EKS, OpenShift or another container orchestration platform Experience with Docker or similar container technology Experience with GitLab, Bitbucket, GitHub Enterprise or similar source repository and CI/CD collaboration platform Building/compiling Shell scripting, Java, Python or JavaScript applications Experience with Nexus or similar artifact repository in air gapped environments Understanding of all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle
Preferred Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies
Experience with Argo CD or similar continuous delivery technology Experience with Terraform or similar Infrastructure as code tool Experience with SAFe Agile Methodologies Information Assurance/DoD 8570 certification IAT Level II or higher (like Security+) (or willing to obtain within 6 months) Technical background in Software Development or DevSecOps Experience with Cloud Computing and Hybrid On-Prem solutions AWS Certification (Developer, DevOps, Architect, etc.) Experience with Security/Software Supply Chain scanning Experience with Automated Test, Static Code Analysis Experience with Ansible, Chef, Puppet or similar Configuration Management technology
Security Clearance Level
TS/SCI with an adjudicated CI p lygraph or ability to obtain a CI polygraph
Certification
None
Work Schedule
Full-time on-site at a designated facility - Hybrid schedule with accommodating team environment.
Pay Rate
The projected compensation range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Criterion Systems considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits Offered
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
