HPC DevSecOps Engineer (TS/SCI)

Maxar Technologies; Virginia, Fresno (MN, CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a High-Performance Computing (HPC) DevSecOps Engineer to lead the migration and management of services. This pivotal role involves modernizing systems and engaging in projects that directly support national security operations. Join a collaborative team that values your mission-focused mindset and technical expertise. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to solutions that enable others. If you're ready to take on a challenging role in a dynamic environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Insurance

401(k)

Potential incentives based on performance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps and Linux.
• 4 years of experience with HPC and OpenShift/Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain automated environment creation scripts.
• Develop automated DevSecOps pipelines with various tools.

Skills

DevSecOps

Linux

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Ansible

Chef

Jenkins

SonarQube

Cucumber

JMeter

Cypress.io

Education

Degree in a technical field

Tools

OpenStack

Job description

Unlock your future with Maxar! We need a High-Performance Computing (HPC) DevSecOps Engineer with Linux and OpenShift or Kubernetes expertise to lead the migration and management of our services. We are modernizing our systems and relocating to new hardware, and we seek additional support. Join our tight-knit ops, software, and analytics team, where your skills and mission-focused mindset will be pivotal in crafting solutions that enable others. Engage in a project that challenges you and offers direct interaction with users and technologists supporting national security operations.

Note: US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are mandatory for this position and required for consideration. Must be open to acquiring CI Poly.

Location: Herndon, VA or Westminster, CO

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Create and maintain automated, repeatable environment creation and configuration scripts using Ansible, Chef, or similar tools.
2. Leverage OpenStack and Kubernetes to configure, monitor, and maintain the private cloud environment.
3. Develop and sustain automated DevSecOps pipelines with tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, Cucumber, JMeter, and Cypress.io.
4. Monitor, predict, update, and resolve issues across all levels, from operating systems to applications.
5. Support compliance for ATO accreditation through tuning, patching, or documentation.
6. Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary Agile teams and articulate technical concepts clearly.

Position Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps and Linux.
• 4 years of experience with HPC.
• 4 years of experience with OpenShift and/or Kubernetes.
• Experience with open-source and custom application deployment and maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively with distributed teams.
• Effective communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a SCIF environment as needed.
• Degree or equivalent experience in a technical field.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.

Additional Skills Desired:

Familiarity with hardware/software sustainment in IC and DoD networks, distributed processing, web services, open-source resources in government environments, backend GIS technologies, ICD 503, big data technologies, hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, and security certifications like Security+ are desirable. Knowledge of military/intelligence systems is a plus.

We disclose salary ranges for transparency: Colorado: $119,000 - $199,000; Washington, DC: $131,000 - $219,000. Benefits include paid time off, insurance, 401(k), and potential incentives based on contributions and performance. The application window is three days from posting, or until a suitable candidate is hired. Apply via Maxar's Careers page.

Maxar values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on protected characteristics.