DevOps Developer 3

This posting is for a contract assignment and is not a full-time employment offer with Boeing. Candidates selected for roles will be employed as contract workers through a Boeing approved 3rd party for the duration of the specified project. Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Maritime and Intelligence Systems (M&IS) Division seeks a Contract DevOps Engineer (Mid-Level, Senior or Lead) to support our Mission Operations team in Herndon, VA.Our team focuses on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We provide support for our Mission Operations Portfolio to design, build, test, deploy, operate, and maintain a wide variety of mission critical platforms and systems for commercial and government customers.As DevOps Engineer you will perform system automation tasks to include infrastructure automation, security automation, software installation and update automation, and configuration and change control automation. You will provide new solutions to hard technical problems using best DevOps practices with modern and innovative tooling systems. You will provide support for the design, validation and configuration management of computing systems.Position Responsibilities:Set up automation and tooling for installation and configuration of Windows servers, Linux servers, Windows workstations, and related software componentsMonitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and security fixes with automationAutomate configuration and management of network services, such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory, to facilitate communication and resource sharing within the networkAutomate implementation and management of backup strategies to ensure data protection and disaster recovery capabilities in case of system failures or data loss. Automate monitoring of system performance to support capacity planning and backup and disaster recovery planningAutomate implementation and maintenance of security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls, to protect the system from unauthorized access, malware, and other security threatsAnalyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and responsivenessMaintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, as well as generate reports on system performance, security, and complianceParticipate in planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations. Ensure compatibility and adherence to best practices, leading by exampleStay current on latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices. Continuously and proactively hone and grow skills and knowledgeBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance with current full scope polygraph, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) This position is contingent on clearance verification and customer concurrence3+ years of experience with Development Operations (DevOps)3+ years of experience with scripting programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similarAmazon Web Services (AWS) experiencePreferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):Bachelor's degree or higherLevel 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienceLevel 5: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experienceNetwork protocols and services knowledge, such as DNS, DHCPFamiliarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, to perform virtual machine management, resource allocation, and performance optimizationFamiliarity with using a scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate routine tasks, streamline processes, and improve efficiencyExperience with automation tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Jenkins