Systems/DevOps Engineer

Aqua IT; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua IT is seeking a Systems/DevOps Engineer in St. Louis, Missouri, to join our Cloud Automation Advancements Team. The position requires expertise in cloud environments, specifically with AWS and Microsoft Windows Servers.

As a key player, you will lead various DevOps activities, overseeing the deployment and management of innovative systems. Candidates must possess a BS in relevant fields and an active Top Secret Security Clearance, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in related discipline with 4+ years of experience or Master's with 2+ years.
• Must have an active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with system design/architecture and DevSecOps methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Windows Servers in cloud environments.
• Lead DevOps activities for innovative systems.
• Deploy and maintain custom code in cloud settings.

Skills

Cloud/Amazon Web services (AWS)

Microsoft Windows Server

CI/CD pipelines

Error codes and scripting (GITLAB)

Python for web apps

Education

BS in Information Systems, IT, or Computer Science

Master's degree with experience or equivalent experience

Tools

ArcGIS or geospatial technologies

Docker containers

Team Collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Systems/DevOps Engineer to work on our Cloud Automation Advancements Team. Work hand-in-hand with technical and program management leadership to implement the next generation desktop and web based production and dissemination system.

Responsibilities

• This position will require experience standing up and maintaining Windows Servers in a cloud environments, and the deployment and maintenance of custom code, COTS, and GOTS to those environments.
• Lead systems administration and Devops activities that support building and delivering new and innovative systems to implement analytics, exploitation, production and dissemination using web, remote desktop, and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related discipline and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; OR 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
• Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain SCI post hire
• DoD 8570 compliance
• Experience with cloud/Amazon Web services (AWS)
• Experience with Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems
• System (hardware, software and networking) Design and Architecture.
• Understanding of custom code development/reviews
• Understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and workflow
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with GITLAB functionality, error codes and scripting
• Experience with RedHat OpenShift
• Experience developing webapps with Python
• Proactive self-starter demonstrating a positive, willing attitude and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational Skills: Can plan and prioritize work. Follows tasks to their logical conclusion and makes sure that everything has been done to the right standard. Good attention to detail.
• Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently to team members and clients, verbally and in writing. Able to present ideas in a variety of ways depending upon audience and context.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS or geospatial technologies
• Experience using AWS services/technologies (e.g. CloudFormation, S3, ECS, EKS)
• Experience with AWS Serverless architectures (lambda, API gateway, load balancing, autoscaling)
• Experience with troubleshooting, configuring, and deploying docker containers
• Experience writing, maintaining, and describing architecture diagrams
• Team Collaboration tools and administration (Jira, Confluence, RocketChat)