Staff Infrastructure/DevSecOps Engineer (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly) {S}

ARKA; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA contributions

401k retirement plan

3 weeks vacation + sick leave

13 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance & disability

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ARKA is seeking a Staff Platform Engineer to be based on-site in King of Prussia, PA. The role requires an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly and involves delivering a complex software application into operations.

The ideal candidate has extensive Infrastructure/DevOps experience, solid Kubernetes expertise, and strong scripting and CI/CD skills. Relocation benefits are offered and a flexible schedule is available where possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field.
• 8+ years of Infrastructure/DevOps experience.
• Experience with Kubernetes and deploying to Kubernetes clusters.
• CI/CD pipelines experience (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• IAT Level II or III certification and TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a complex software application into operations.
• Work with Kubernetes, AWS, containerization and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with virtual or remote teams and diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm charts

Argo CD

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker/Podman

GitLab/Jenkins/GitHub Actions

Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

Staff Infrastructure/DevSecOps Engineer (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly) {S}

Job Category: ENG

Requisition Number: STAFF002935

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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King Of Prussia, PA 19406, USA

Description

ARKA Group L.P. (“ARKA”) is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview:

We are looking to fill a need for aStaff Platform Engineer located on-site in King of Prussia, PA. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to grow and hone your skills with other talented members at ARKA. Our ideal candidate is an Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer who is a hard charging self-starter that can come onto a team and begin to produce quickly. You should have a basic understanding of Kubernetes, AWS, containerization, automated test, and deployment pipelines.

We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

In support of work/life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that’s of interest to you.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field
• 8+ years of Infrastructure/DevOps experience
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual or remote teams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes and deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters
• Experience with using Helm charts to deploy software to Kubernetes clusters (ie. Argo CD)
• Strong experience with at least one of the major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Gitlab, Jenkins, Github Actions, etc)
• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, GitHub workflows)
• IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP+)
• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Fully Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile software development methodology
• Experience with container tools (Docker, Podman) and container orchestration
• Experience delivering microservices in Kubernetes-based systems
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Basic understanding of observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana or similar

Location: King of Prussia, PA

Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer:

• Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
• 401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
• 3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
• 13 paid holidays
• Upfront tuition assistance for approved degree programs
• Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Fully Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph.

Visa Restrictions:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings:

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

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