DevOps/Linux Engineer - Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and public safety and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions—such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare—to address U.S. requirements. 

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program  - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid working environment

We currently have an opening in our Clarksburg, MD office for a DevOps/Linux Engineer.  This position reports to the IT Operations Manager.

• Provide system administration, and systems engineering for Linux-based systems.
• Configure, install, and maintain Linux computer systems in a stand-alone and networked environment.
• Lock down Linux computers in a mixed environment based upon classified security requirements.
• Implements, Maintains, and Enhances, Linux and DevOps systems.
• Support for all Development Engineering applications and systems.
• Supports development activities in all phases of a Continuous Integration Platform.
• Supports the maintenance of all operational activities related to DevOps systems.
• Responsible for administering and maintaining our engineering development environment.
• Utilize automation tools to configure and install server applications running on Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot and resolve issues escalated by client or project teams.
• Responsible for maintaining and supporting license servers and triads.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• 3 - 6+ years of job related IT experience. 
• 4 year IT degree preferred.
• Ability to participate in after hours and weekend support as required for special projects.
• Strong knowledge in administering a Linux environment (RedHat Preferred).
• Familiar with a Windows environment and supporting applications on them.
• Experience with containerization.
• Ability to install, patch, configure and troubleshoot Linux servers and workstations including associated peripherals.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation tools such as Puppet, Chef, Salt, Ansible, Jenkins, Artifactory, etc.
• Understanding of software development life-cycle and practices.
• Experience Administering, maintaining, and upgrading the Atlassian tool Suite.
• Experience with writing scripts to aid in automation of installation and configuration tasks.
• Ability to work with source code management systems like GIT and SVN and communicate technical concepts to non-technical team members.
• Familiarity with operating within a virtualized environment.
• Capability to work with other technical team members to assess needs, provide assistance, and resolve technical problems; understand engagement objectives which includes a clear understanding of the client's business problem and how the engagement helps address the client's business problem.
• Understanding of how to work in or with agile development teams.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values. 

The annualized pay range for this role is $107,550-137,425 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 5%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above.  TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact the recruiter at careers@thalesdsi.com.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer /AA /Minorities /Females /Veterans /Disabled. Thales is an E-Verify employer.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please call Human Resources at 202-961-1016.

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