Information Technology Engineering

Principal Platform DevSecOps Engineer 
Location: Aurora, CO. 
Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly  Since 1999, ITEC has been a powerhouse in supporting mission-critical programs for the DoD and Intelligence community, building a solid reputation along the way. At ITEC, we don’t just care for our employees—we champion them with competitive salaries, an outstanding employee care program, and a benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and a 401k match.  U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation.   Job Description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Principal 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 leading 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.  Job Responsibilities: * Platform Development and Optimization: You will 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: You will 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: You will 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: You will Embed security and compliance measures into the platform, including services like encryption and access management.
* Operational Support: you will Provide ongoing operational support to maintain the stability, functionality, and performance of the platform. 
Required Skills: * Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and 8 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. 
Desired Skills: * 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.
* 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.
* Containerization and Infrastructure Design: Proficiency in designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services using containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and/or Podman.
* Experience with CICD Tools: Hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory, GitLab and Helm.
* Scanning Tools: Familiarity with security scanning tools like Nessus.
* COTS/FOSS Products: Experience in installation, configuration, and integration of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) products. 
ITEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of ManpowerGroup Public Sector.