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Job Summary:
The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer specializing in Windows Infrastructure-as-Code to develop and support secure server environments for critical national space assets.
Responsibilities:
• Infrastructure Management: Develop, automate, and maintain secure server environments using IaC methodologies, ensuring robust configurations across diverse network settings.
• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with corporate IT teams and aerospace engineers to support scientific and engineering workloads critical to the success of national space assets.
• Documentation & Training: Create comprehensive documentation and train team members to enhance overall DevOps operations and system troubleshooting capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement best practices in DevOps processes that prioritize security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code to streamline the provisioning and configuration management of systems across diverse environments.
• Design, develop, and enhance robust Infrastructure-as-Code scripts to bolster system reliability and scalability.
• Implement security hardening measures, enforce compliance protocols, and automate remediation tasks to maintain a secure operational environment.
• Manage and optimize critical Windows services and infrastructure to ensure high performance across complex enterprise networks.
• Oversee and maintain large-scale virtual infrastructures, driving operational efficiency and seamless scalability.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on experience that demonstrates your technical expertise and innovative mindset is required.
• A minimum of (4) years of proven experience in managing enterprise Windows systems, including in-depth knowledge of system configuration, troubleshooting, and proactive security hardening in high-stakes environments is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Puppet, PowerShell DSC, Terraform, Ansible, Python, or PowerShell, enabling streamlined and automated deployments.
• Hands-on experience applying IaC to automate system management and configuration, ensuring consistent, repeatable, and secure system provisioning.
• Solid understanding of Git repositories and modern software development workflows to enable collaborative, efficient code management and continuous integration processes.
• Practical experience with automated provisioning solutions, including tools like Terraform, Stacki, Cobbler, or Kickstart, driving efficiency in large-scale environments.
• This position requires a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• A minimum of (7) years of hands-on experience in managing enterprise Windows systems, including Active Directory, Group Policy administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening to maintain a secure operational environment, is required.
• Demonstrated strong programming skills in implementing infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Puppet, PowerShell DSC, Terraform, Ansible, Python, or PowerShell, enabling robust, repeatable automation.
• Proven ability to design and execute IaC strategies for automated system management and configuration in large-scale enterprise environments, ensuring reliability and scalability.
• A proven track record of influencing and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives, driving collaboration and innovation across diverse business units.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and developing team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused work culture.
Preferred:
• Possession of recognized certifications in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Operating Systems, underscoring your commitment to technical excellence and continuous professional development is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience provisioning new, secure systems across both large-scale enterprise environments and smaller, standalone networks, ensuring optimal security standards tailored to diverse operational needs is strongly desired.
• Proven track record in implementing and maintaining security accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory and industry standards.
• Skilled in provisioning Windows systems and implementing robust configuration management practices in full compliance with DISA STIG guidelines, reinforcing the security posture of complex IT environments is strongly preferred.
Company:
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space. Founded in 1960, the company is headquartered in El Segundo, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.