Infrastructure Engineer Manager Jobs in Colorado

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Title: Infrastructure Engineer - Cleared - 14999910
Client: Aerospace & Defense client
Location: Aurora, CO 80011
Duration: 12+ Months CTH (Performance Based) Note: TS/SCI w Poly Required. Description/Comment:
• On-Site Means they will be working at a Client’s Facility. • At Facility, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. • We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.
• Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. • We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Platform DevSecOps Engineer, supporting one of our premier programs in the business unit where you will be working with a cross-disciplinary team of Platform engineers and Systems Administrators leading the industry in ground systems solutions. • This role entails the design, development, implementation, integration, and sustainment of a cloud-based compute, network, and storage infrastructure.
• The position also focuses on platform modernization by incorporating emerging technologies to optimize performance and efficiency.
• Utilizing DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies, tools, and automation, the role is critical in streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration, and accelerating software release cycles.
• As part of the team, you will contribute to the development and operational environments of a large-scale program that supports a critical national asset, ensuring its reliability and innovation in line with mission objectives. What You Will Do:
• Platform Development and Optimization: Contribute to the architecture, design, integration, and support of platform and infrastructure environments across build, integration & test, and production stages.
• Focus on ensuring these environments are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability within cloud-based ecosystems.
• Best Practices and Automation: Utilize industry and company best practices to enhance scalability, consistency, and infrastructure efficiency, while reducing deployment time and automating configuration management processes. Cross-Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and other agile development teams to design and implement resilient and scalable platform solutions. • Security and Compliance Integration: Embed security and compliance measures into the platform, including services like encryption and access management. • Operational Support: Provide ongoing operational support to maintain the stability, functionality, and performance of the platform. Qualifications You Must Have:
• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and 5 years of related work experience.
• RedHat Linux Expertise: Proven experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of RedHat Linux operating systems. Cloud Infrastructure Development: • Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and integrating cloud-based systems on infrastructure platforms like AWS.
• Automation Tools Proficiency: Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.
• Programming and Scripting Skills: Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation, configuration, and system operations.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification: Must meet Department of Defense 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II requirements, such as holding a Security+ CE or equivalent certification. • Current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required on day 1. • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer:
• Linux Systems Expertise.
• Experience in analyzing performance and troubleshooting applications and infrastructure services on Linux-based operating systems.
• Infrastructure Expertise: Strong background in managing and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and virtualization technologies.
• DevSecOps Framework: Proficiency in developing, testing, and delivering applications within a DevSecOps framework.
• Cloud Platform Expertise: Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, including designing, deploying, and securing cloud services. • AWS Services Proficiency: Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, and VPC, with a focus on secure and scalable deployments.