Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
Liaising with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards
Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes.
This role will take advantage of STR’s flexible, hybrid environment – when the work does not require use of STR’s facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. You should expect to spend some portion of time every week (2-3 days) in STR’s or US Government facilities. You can expect to support software applications deployed on classified operational networks that can only be accessed at STR or government facilities.
Who You Are
Must be a U.S. citizen
Active US Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility
BS in Computer Science or related field with at least 5 years of work experience
Experience with all relevant technologies including
CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation
Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible or Chef)
Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher
Experience deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters and pod configurations
Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration
Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell
Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals
Organized, detail-oriented, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, or Boston, MA, or willing to relocate.
Even Better
Active Security Clearance at the Top Secret level
Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Experience in
Full web-service stack, including databases, logging, and monitoring
Project tracking tools such as Jira
Designing, deploying, and monitoring Kubernetes clusters
GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux
Deploying and maintaining artifact repositories (such as Nexus, Artifactory)
Deploying and configuring static and dynamic code analysis tools (such as SonarQube, Coverity).
Platforms such as ArgoCD, Flux or TerraForm.
Leading teams in an Agile/SCRUM software development process
Current Security+ Certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.
STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
