Infrastructure/Operations Engineer

The DSOP platform is a regularly evolving suite of software development and delivery tools. It is hosted on AWS and leverages all cloud native technologies. It is a container driven ecosystem hosted on Amazon’s Elastic Kubernetes Service. Currently, it consists of the following software tools:

• GitLab
• Atlassian Jira
• Atlassian Confluence
• Nexus Repository
• SonarQube
• Draw.io
• Semgrep
• Keycloak
• ArgoCD

AWS native tools are utilized to support the platform logging and monitoring with FY26 plans to include a Grafana-based monitoring stack.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the software development applications listed above.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Deploy and manage cloud-native Elastic Kubernetes Services (EKS) solutions on AWS.
• Ensure Kubernetes security, including RBAC, pod security policies, and IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA).
• Utilize Git and GitOps workflows for continuous deployment and integration.
• Integrate identity management and directory services, specifically ADFS and SSO leveraging OIDC/SAML tools such as Keycloak.
• Manage and troubleshoot AWS services: EC2, IAM, VPC, ALB/NLB, Route53, S3, and CloudWatch.
• Orchestrate and automate container deployment, scaling, and operations (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Docker Compose).
• Provide escalation support for cloud-related incidents and service requests.
• Monitor system performance and availability using cloud-native and third-party tools.
• Automate routine tasks through scripting (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to applications, services, servers, and networking.
• Produce clear documentation for technicians and users.

Requirements

• An active DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other Engineering or Technical discipline. An advanced degree is desired. 7 years’ experience or 15 years of applicable experience with appropriate certifications may be substituted for the degree.
• IAT Level II Certification (CCNA Security, CSA+, GICSP, GSEC, Sec+CE, SSCP).
• Computing environment certification.
• Proficient in the administration of software development applications listed in the platform details.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Deep understanding of Linux administration in Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Proven experience deploying and managing cloud-native Elastic Kubernetes Services (EKS).
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes security, RBAC, pod security policies, and IAM Roles for Service Accounts (IRSA).
• Experience using Git and GitOps workflows.
• Proven integration of identity management and directory services, specifically ADFS and SSO leveraging OIDC/SAML tools such as Keycloak.
• Deep understanding of AWS services: EC2, IAM, VPC, ALB/NLB, Route53, S3, CloudWatch.
• Proficiency in container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Docker Compose).
• Experience monitoring system performance and availability using cloud-native and third-party tools.
• Automating routine tasks through scripting (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Exceptional technical troubleshooting skills (applications, services, servers, networking, etc.).
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills.

Desired Experience

• Project planning software (such as Jira, Jira Service Desk, and Confluence for planning and task tracking).

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Robust learning resources to support career growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, and family support.
• Continuing education and time off benefits.

Pay

The proposed salary range for this position is $99,300 - $208,600 USD. Final salary may vary based on geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.