Junior-level Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Peraton; Chantilly (VA); In loco; USD 86.000 - 138.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days PTO

Competitive benefits

Career development

Descrizione del lavoro

Peraton is seeking a Junior-level Cloud Infrastructure Systems Engineer in Chantilly, VA to support a DoW program. You will work on design, development, test, and deployment of complex systems in an Agile environment, focusing on cloud instances, automation, and reliable operations.

You will build and maintain Linux/Windows based environments, develop Ansible playbooks, and generate robust system documentation while collaborating across stakeholders and teams to ensure mission success.

Competenze

• Requires DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a System Developer role.
• Experience with Linux and Windows OS, automation tooling, and system hardening.
• Experience with Ansible, Bash or Python for automation and scriptable tasks.
• Experience configuring PKI, IDAM integration, and network/security basics.
• Possesses Top-Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Mansioni

• Support DoW customer throughout system lifecycle from development to operations.
• Build mission-critical, highly available cloud infrastructure using automation.
• Develop Ansible playbooks for rapid installation and patching across environments.
• Create system documentation: operational concepts, requirements, interface control docs.
• Assist in system planning and design for resource expansion.

Conoscenze

Linux

Windows

Ansible

Python

Bash

Git

PKI

RHEL 8.x

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Technology or related field

Strumenti

Ansible

Git

Kubernetes

RH OpenShift

RHOSP

RH Satellite

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Descrizione del lavoro

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Junior-level Cloud Infrastructure Systems Engineer in our Chantilly, VA office in support of our Department of War (DoW) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. As part of the systems engineering team, you will support an exciting program which involves design, development, test, and deployment of an exciting and complex system in an Agile construct to contribute to mission success for a variety of stakeholders. Join us and be part of the next generation of innovators as we blaze a trail forward for our profession and company.

What you'll do:

• Work closely with team to support DoW customer and stakeholders throughout system lifecycle in development, integration & test, deployment, and operations of a highly sophisticated ground system architecture.
• Help build mission-critical, highly available, high-performance networked systems in a team-oriented environment. Build and deploy cloud instances and applications utilizing automation tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Develop deployment and maintenance Ansible playbooks for the purpose of automating rapid installation and system patching within multiple large-scale environments
• Develop systems engineering-related documentation to include operational concept, requirements, specifications, interface control documents, and validation & verification plans.
• Conduct system planning and design for expansion of these resources to meet program needs.
• Support ground system related trade studies.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• This position requires the candidate to possess a minimum of Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. The candidate must maintain the clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Technology or related field and 2+ years of experience; OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Technology or related field and 0+ years of experience. An additional four (4) Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
• Candidate must meet DoD 8140 foundational requirements for a System Developer work role with a proficiency of basic or above
• Proficiency with Linux and Windows-based operating systems to include a core understanding of the operating systems’ concepts and functionality, experience building and configuring systems from scratch, experience troubleshooting functionality, and performing all functions leveraging automation tooling where possible
• Experience in installing, configuring, and deploying services from scratch to include configuration of security, certificate, and authentication settings following industry standard best practices
• Experience creating, modifying, and troubleshooting Ansible playbooks for system configuration and system sustainment activities (e.g. patching)
• Experience in the use of scripting languages such as Ansible, Bash, or Python for task automation such as package installation and configuration across an array of physical and/or virtual hosts
• Experience using Git to include collaboration, configuration management tracking, and code review facilitation
• Experience creating & updating process documentation to include infrastructure deployments, application installation, and system sustainment activities
• Direct experience with host/application integration into an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) system such as Active Directory, FreeIPA, or other similar systems, including deploying PKI infrastructure & troubleshooting PKI related issues
• Direct experience with RHEL 8.x and above (or similar Linux OS) to include building systems up from bare metal, performing software package installation and update, operating system configuration, and application troubleshooting
• Direct experience troubleshooting application & system level issues caused by PKI configuration, networking, firewalls, or other similar OS/infrastructure layers
• Proficiency in leveraging automation tools to perform security hardening to include patching for vulnerabilities, configuration changes, experience configuring and troubleshooting SELinux, and debugging/troubleshooting system and application functionality because of hardening changes

Desired Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes to include troubleshooting containerized workloads, investigating node related issues, and deploying/upgrading solutions using YAML manifests, Helm, or GitOps CD
• Proficiency with multiple Red Hat tools, to include Red Hat OpenStack (RHOSP), Red Hat OpenShift (RHOCP), Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift (RHOSO), and Red Hat Satellite, or similar related technologies
• Experience deploying, configuring, managing databases such as deploying/operating PostgreSQL/MySQL (backups, HA patterns)
• Experience deploying, configuring, managing multi-factor authentication (MFA) technologies such as ADFS/Keycloak/Okta, SAML/ODIC
• Experience implementing and leveraging system monitoring tools, to include log aggregation (Splunk, Elasticsearch), infrastructure telemetry (Sensu, Prometheus), and visualization (Grafana, Kibana)
• Experience with engineering infrastructure solutions that maximize uptime, reduce repetitive tasking, and mitigate human error
• Experience with out-of-band (OOB) technologies to manage remote resources such as iDRAC/iLO/IPMI
• Ability to express yourself confidently, concisely, and accurately through written and oral communications
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management, the customer and tenants across DoD
• Detail oriented, can multi-task, and can work with minimal supervision

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participatein an attractive bonus plan

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Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed athttps://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.