Cloud DevOps Engineer

Job Description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure requirements, understand application needs.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment and continuous integration using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Monitor system performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement optimizations to enhance system availability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Implement security measures and best practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and applications.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in DevOps to continuously improve the infrastructure and development processes.
• Work in tandem with our Project Blue Engineer team with BAE and like entities to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions.
• Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards for code quality and thoughtful design.
• Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity.
• Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training when necessary.
• Perform server administration tasks (ex: user/group, security permissions, group policies); research event-log warnings and errors; and monitor resources to ensure that systems architecture components work together seamlessly.
• Perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems, including backups.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
The DevOps Engineer will be expected to demonstrate technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, a passion to learn, and a customer-focused attitude. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality services in a cloud ecosystem and will be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They will understand cloud infrastructure and possess the ability to bridge between development and operations. Platform engineering believes in investing in our professionals. Training time and opportunities are available to increase skills and keep at the knowledge cutting edge.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the following areas:
  • Creation of scalable, high performance data storage and retrieval systems using cloud technologies.
  • Containerization and orchestration technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes) and container orchestration platforms
  • Cloud computing solutions with AWS, including cloud networking concepts.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network problems.
  • Use of agile methodologies to plan and track work efforts.
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of a broad range of computing technologies and providing innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to understand functional and technical specifications for new products.
  • Willingness to accommodate flexible tasking to include contributing to software development when needed.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a team.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab and understand version control and git workflows.
  • Gather and analyze metrics from both operating systems and applications to assist in performance tuning and fault finding.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineer, Information Systems, or any related discipline

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• CompTIA Sec+ certification or other DoD 8570 Certifications
• AWS Certified Developer, or AWS Certified DevOps Developer Certification preferred.
• Experience working in a customer service organization to resolve issues experienced by users.
• Administration and configuration of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Knowledge of web application development using JavaScript single page applications.
• Administration of system security and performing security checks.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $68700 - $116800
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.