Platform DevOps Engineer - Linux 102423 with Security Clearance

Platform DevOps Engineer – Linux
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: ITEC is seeking a Platform DevOps Engineer - Linux, 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 our 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: 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.

Required Skills

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a Minimum of 5 years of related work experience.
• RedHat Linux Expertise: Proven experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of RedHat Linux operating systems.
• Experience implementing infrastructure/platform pipelines resulting in deployed services (CI/CD).
• Automation Tools Proficiency: Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef to streamline infrastructure deployment and management.
• 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.

Desired Skills

• Infrastructure Expertise: background in managing and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and virtualization technologies.
• DevSecOps Framework: Proficiency in developing, testing, and delivering applications within a DevSecOps framework.
• Cyber knowledge and system implementation/Design decomposition.
• 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 CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory, GitLab and Helm.
• 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.