Principal DevSecOps Engineer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Principal DevSecOps Engineer. This role will be supporting AFLCMC/HNA. The candidate must have experience with Tactical Data Links, DevSecOps, Cloud, MBSE, JIRA, Confluence, Git and Cameo. 

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA. The Principal DevSecOps Engineer will provide DevSecOps systems engineering support applying a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of systems engineering principles to support the acquisition lifecycle and technical execution of complex programs.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers. 

Responsibilities Include:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support implementation and execution of Agile software development and integration activities in coordination with Government and prime contractors.
• Conduct program and portfolio reviews to evaluate technical plans, systems engineering activities, and test results to ensure subsystem and system performance meets approved program specifications.
• Prepare technical documentation, manuals, management reports, and presentations defining system and subsystem characteristics and supporting program planning and corrective actions.
• Provide systems engineering and technical support across the acquisition lifecycle, including development, integration, deployment, sustainment, installation, and operational oversight.
• Perform system validation activities, including development of evaluation criteria and procedures and analysis of engineering results.
• Support program risk management activities in compliance with Air Force Systems Engineering Assessment Model (SEAM) processes.
• Conduct engineering trade studies evaluating performance, cost effectiveness, life cycle cost, reliability, maintainability, risk, and schedule impacts.
• Provide technical recommendation support services, including engineering reviews, studies, audits, analyses, documentation development, and support of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Provide technical and proposal analysis support, comparing systems, components, and approaches for feasibility, compatibility, and cost effectiveness.
• Provide concepts and requirements analysis support, including review of capability documentation such as ICDs, CDDs, CPDs, AoAs, CONOPs, Technology Development Strategies, and configuration audits (FCA/PCA).
• Apply advanced engineering theories, principles, concepts, and methods to ensure work aligns with program objectives, cost, schedule, performance requirements, and established policies while collaborating with Government and contractor personnel to review system design, analysis, and testing.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Degreed engineer (bachelor's or master's Degree)
• (10+) years of C++ working in DOD based programs and ideally within networking and data links
• US Citizen with minimum of current Secret clearance and be eligible for TS/SCI on the job
• Experienced in MBSE and Cameo. modelling tools.  
• Understanding of requirement traceability through design to validation and verification
• Experienced in modern software implementation and deployment technologies - containers, micro- services and cloud computing
• Multi project working experience in JIRA, Confluence and Git
• Experience integrating, configuring, and optimizing software for platform hardware
• Understanding of Agile and DevSecOps methodologies and environments

Preferred/Optimal Qualifications

• Project experience in IP Networking and Architecture 
• Understanding of OMS, UCI and AMS-GRA 
• Air Force Data Links 

The expected annual salary range: $175k - $195k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills. 

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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