{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7448ed2d33c5f12b5b62afb2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7448ed2d33c5f12b5b62afb2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7448ed2d33c5f12b5b62afb2","title":"Senior Advanced Cloud DevOps and Platform Engineer","description":"Basic Qualifications :\nEducation Requirements:\nRequires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.\n\nClearance Requirements:\nDepartment of Defense TS/SCI security clearance required within a reasonable time from the point of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.\nResponsibilities for this Position:\nROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:\nAs an Sr Advanced Cloud DevOps and Platform Engineer, you will:\nLead research spikes to integrate new capabilities into our Platform\nHelp break down work and contribute to roadmapping sessions\nHelp set technical objectives for the team\nDevelop automation to create and maintain several PaaS deployments\nAutomatically configure and deploy PaaS infrastructure consisting of identity and access management, network architecture, application security, logging, monitoring, deployment and more\nInterface with internal and external customers to deploy solutions and deliver workshops to educate and empower them\nWork closely with our team to plan major updates and enhancements to our products\nGuide engineering teams in evolving Cloud technologies\nIn this role, you are the Platform Engineer working with Critical internal and external Platform consumers. Together with the team, you will support successful implementation of a PaaS in the Cloud through architecture guidance, best practices, data migration, implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and more.\n\nCandidates should have demonstrated strengths and experience in some of the following areas:\nExperience working with, or are familiar with the differences between, public (AWS, Azure), private (RHOSP, VIO), and mixed cloud environments\nContainer technologies such as Docker, or Kubernetes\nDeployment of continuous integration and continuous deployment technologies such as GitLab, Jenkins, Puppet, or Chef\nExperience maintaining production-grade applications in virtualized environments (cloud computing platforms and services) using automation\nCreation of pipelines, Ansible Playbooks, and/or Terraform configurations to automate administrative actions from resource creation to service configuration\nEffective communication and attention to detail\nOther beneficial experience:\nIT security practices including encryption, certificates, key management, patch management, STIG, RMF, or security hardening, and auditing\nInstallation of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) technologies such as Amazon Web Services, OpenStack, RHOSP, or VIO\nManagement of Cloud Resources in Amazon Web Services, and/or Azure\nPlatform as a Service (PaaS) technologies such as Kubernetes, Rancher, or OpenShift\nCloud automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, Terragrunt, or Packer\nOpen source server, messaging, load balancing, and database software (such as RabbitMQ, Redis, Elasticsearch)\nScalable networking technologies such as Load Balancers (NGINX)/Firewalls and web standards (REST APIs, web security mechanisms)\n\nWhat sets you apart:\nCreative thinker with demonstrated success leading the systems development life cycle\nCollaborative team player eager to provide technical leadership and position others for success\nExceptional communication, presentation, and influence management skills, with notable record of securing buy-in on concepts and ideas\nExperienced in the art of negotiation with ability to meet challenging customer requirements with win-win solutions\nCommitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others\n\nOur Commitment to You:\nAn exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.\nResearch oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security\nFlexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)\nCompetitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more\nSee more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\n\nWorkplace Options:\nThis position allows for Flex work (Hybrid Remote/On-site).\nWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsburgh, PA Office.\n#LI-Hybrid\nSalary Note: This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary Range: USD $135,774.80 - USD $150,625.20 /Yr. Company Overview:\nAt General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world’s most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what’s possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.\n\nWe pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.\n\nWe offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits\n\nGeneral Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. 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Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.\nResponsibilities for this Position:\nROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:\nAs an Sr Advanced Cloud DevOps and Platform Engineer, you will:\nLead research spikes to integrate new capabilities into our Platform\nHelp break down work and contribute to roadmapping sessions\nHelp set technical objectives for the team\nDevelop automation to create and maintain several PaaS deployments\nAutomatically configure and deploy PaaS infrastructure consisting of identity and access management, network architecture, application security, logging, monitoring, deployment and more\nInterface with internal and external customers to deploy solutions and deliver workshops to educate and empower them\nWork closely with our team to plan major updates and enhancements to our products\nGuide engineering teams in evolving Cloud technologies\nIn this role, you are the Platform Engineer working with Critical internal and external Platform consumers. 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