DevSecOps Engineer/SME

Job Status: Position is active and is contingent upon customer acceptance and clearance cross over.

Location: Reston, VA OR Joint Base Anacostia Bolling - Washington, DC (onsite)

Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency. Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Background:

Assured Consulting Solutions provides strategic and innovative solutions for customer needs across the business, technology, and organizational spectrum. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work with customers that are both Government and industry leaders and technology innovators.

We are seeking a highly motivated DevSecOps Engineer/Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. The Cloud DevSecOps Engineer/SME will implement and administer AWS Cloud solutions during the deployment and continual operations of commercial and in-house software applications in C2S.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, deploy, and secure multi-tier applications on AWS or comparable cloud platforms using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) techniques, i.e., CloudFormation and services including EC2, ECS, EMR, RDS, and ALB
• Write and maintain documentation of system architecture, installation, operations, and maintenance procedures and provide status reports based on customer and program requirements
• Leverage software development practices and creating scripts for operating system management using Bash, Shell, Python, or Perl
• Provide database management for PostgreSQL databases
• Automate application and system deployment with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Chef, and Ansible
• Implement security and access management including public-key infrastructure certificate management, SSL, and role-based access control, and Microsoft Active Directory
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and review implementation of technical products

Required Qualifications:

• Must meet IAT Level II certification requirements
• Must possess an AWS Certification, including Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Developer, Certified SysOps Administrator, or Certified DevOps Engineer
• Must be able to collaborate with the Information Assurance team to ensure all network security controls are properly implemented, monitored, and documented
• Must have experience deploying Python and Java applications
• Must have experience with Linux system administration
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must meet one of the following combination of education and years of relevant experience in analyzing user requirements, supporting high level architectures, and cloud implementation
  • 20+ years w/ High School Diploma
  • 16+ years w/ Bachelor's degree
  • 14+ years w/Master's degree

Desired Qualifications:

• An understanding of and at least two (2) to five (5) years of experience working in the Intelligence Community (IC)
• Possess an understanding of the data management functions and sub-activities which are related to Chief Data Office operations and mission
• Ability to analyze and apply advanced methods and research techniques to the investigation and solution of complex and advanced software application and deployment problems
• Ability to plan and conduct major technical phases of Cloud projects by coordinating the efforts of technical support staff and the performance of assigned projects.

Essential Job Functions:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify the essential functions of a position to determine whether an individual is qualified. Essential job functions are the fundamental duties of the position that must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Ability to work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment, as required
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to analyze complex system requirements and develop technical recommendations
• Ability to contribute to systems engineering, integration, and evaluation efforts across the lifecycle
• Ability to support technical planning, risk identification, and system improvement initiatives
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Export Control: For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ACS may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.

Assured Consulting Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. ACS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. ACS does not accept resumes from unsolicited recruiting firms. We pay no fees for unsolicited services.

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Pay Range: $185,000 - $200,000 per year