Sr DevSecOps Engineer - Apex Systems

Job#: 2022089

Job Description:

One of Apexs clients is looking to bring on 2 additional DevSecOps Engineers to their team in Westminster, Colorado! Please note that while on contract you will not be required to have a security clearance. Once you are hired as a full time employee you will be required to receive a security clearance.

Company: DoD

Type of role: 12 month contract to hire (Will receive clearance after you convert to fulltime)

Clearance Required: NONE (Must be TS/SCI with CI polygraph eligible)

Location: Westminster, Colorado

Pay Range: $62/hr- $78/hr

Onsite requirements: Hybrid, typical core hours. Tue – Thur onsite in Westminster.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and administer developer tools in multiple environments
• Support engineering applications, Windows and Linux systems, VMWare, Atlassian Tools, Jenkins, Kubernetes
• System Maintenance
• Supporting to deployment for applications in secure environment

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of engineering experience
• SQL database or relational database skills

DevSecOps Engineer Senior

The DevSecOps Engineer will assist in design, development, and administration of developer tools in multiple environments. This position will be working on a team realizing the architecture for products such as CICD platforms, Git infrastructure, and centralized developer solutions. This position requires skills and experience in Linux system administration, troubleshooting, user account maintenance, and IT system security standards. The ideal candidate will have a detailed knowledge of system administration, cloud technologies, software development processes, infrastructure deployment/management technologies, CI/CD pipelines, programming languages, and the ability to step in and help with development when needed.  

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED 

What You’ll Do

• Interface with internal customers, security, and management teams for: maintaining production systems, resolving issues with services and physical systems.
• System maintenance (auditing logs, patching/upgrading software, backups, password/certificate rotations, user account management, etc.).
• Work with the following software development lifecycle concepts: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).
• Install, maintain, and support multiple Windows and Linux based servers on physical and virtual platforms in support of program initiatives.
• Support engineering applications, including JAMA, Syndia, Tasktop, Materials Based System Engineering (MBSE), and Software Factory
• Support VMWare Tanzu environments, including support of Kubernetes, GitLab, Artifactory, Vault, Grafana. Ansible
• Support DevSecOps tools, including Atlassian Tools, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
• Support the deployment of new instances/enhancements/upgrades of these applications inside multiple classified environments.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience. 
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
• A current, active or ability to obtain a TS/SCI CI Polygraph clearance is required.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Linux servers, scripting, and support (Ansible)
• Experience with specialized network environments (air gapped, limited access).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and cloud-based technologies (AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes)
• Experience with VMWare technologies (vSphere ESXI, vCenter, vRealize Operations Manager, Tanzu, NSX)
• Experience with AWS services (KMS, VPC, LBs, IAM Roles, Firewall, Security Groups, S3,EC2, SQS, SNS, ElastiCache, Workspaces, RDS) 
• Experience with DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Gitlab, Fortify)
• DoD 8570 compliance

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.