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Job Summary:
American Technology Services (ATS) is a provider of high-quality managed IT services, network support, and cybersecurity services. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer to lead complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive the strategic development of tools and platforms essential to their Managed Service Provider and Managed Security Service Provider operations.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced tools and platforms that enhance the delivery of Managed IT and Security services.
• Spearhead the development of cutting-edge cybersecurity capabilities, including advanced threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management solutions.
• Lead the architecture, deployment, and management of complex multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), ensuring high availability, security, and scalability to meet diverse client needs.
• Oversee the development and optimization of Kubernetes and other containerization platforms, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure and security operations.
• Lead efforts to evaluate, integrate, and optimize both open-source and commercial technology platforms, focusing on enhancing performance, security, and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement advanced automation scripts and tools to streamline IT and security operations, including sophisticated deployment pipelines, configuration management, and real-time monitoring systems.
• Provide expert-level guidance during cyber incident response activities, leading the development and deployment of tools and processes that facilitate rapid detection, analysis, and remediation.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all tools, platforms, and processes.
• Identify and lead initiatives to continuously improve IT and security service delivery, driving innovation in processes, technologies, and methodologies.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in IT engineering, security operations, or a related technical role, with a proven track record of success in managed services environments (MSP, MSSP).
• Extensive expertise in networking, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and advanced cybersecurity principles.
• Advanced proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and significant experience with Kubernetes and other container orchestration platforms.
• Expert-level scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and tool development.
• Deep experience with both open-source and commercial IT/security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, monitoring platforms).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead the resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document and convey complex technical information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership abilities, with experience leading technical teams, managing large-scale projects, and driving organizational change.
• A strong focus on innovation, with a proven ability to identify and implement new technologies and methodologies that enhance service delivery.
Preferred:
• Advanced certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or other specialized certifications are highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in leading the development and integration of advanced tools and capabilities for managed services, cybersecurity operations, or complex cloud environments.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), and configuration management tools.
Company:
Managed IT Services, MSP, MSSP, Cybersecurity, InfoSec, Cyber Insurance, Cloud, Government Cloud, GCC, GCC High Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Fairfax, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.