DevSecOps Platform Engineer, Senior

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Job#: 2030446

Job Description:

Apex Systems has an immediate opportunity for a 100% Remote Sr. DevSecOps Engineer for our client. If interested, please respond with a copy of your most up to date resume to Cameron at.

Sr. DevSecOps Engineer

6 month contract to hire

Must be able to travel 1x a month to Salt Lake City, Utah

Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining containerized infrastructure in Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters
• Deploying and configuring DoD-accredited suite of tools via big bang methodology
• Building Software Factories for developers and end users
• Supporting the ongoing lifecycle maintenance of the DevSecOps tool chain
• Architecting and maintaining software / infrastructure build, test, and deployment CI/CD pipelines
• Working daily with Development teams to integrate dependencies and backend components via automated pipelines
• Troubleshooting application deployments to Kubernetes clusters
• Assisting teams with DevSecOps issues related to performance and configuration
• Identifying and implementing improvements to how we securely build, deploy, and monitor software projects
• Provide insight and guidance for the preparation and maintenance of all documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects

What you'll need to succeed:

Required experience/skills:

• Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a minimum of a Secret clearance with ability to upgrade/maintain a Top Secret clearance per condition of employment
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security.
• Experience with Linux based environments and bash scripting
• Experience with Kubernetes and Helm - building, deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting K8s clusters
• Experience with Gitlab and Gitlab CI/CD pipelines end-to-end, from code commits to production
• Experience with Software Engineering and Continuous Delivery and/or DevOps related practices including software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Experience with Git version control
• Experience with Docker, containerization build technologies, and container registries
• Must be detail oriented, critical thinker, possess excellent problem-solving skills
• Desire for continuous improvement and a commitment to best practices
• Bachelors Degree in computer science, computer engineering, systems engineering or any related field/major, or additional years of experience in information technology

Desired:

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) architecture
• Familiarity with Flux and GitOps practices
• Expertise applying true DevSecOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation
• Kubernetes Certification (Certified Kubernetes Administrator - CKA)
• AWS Certification (Certified DevOps Engineer - AWS-DOP)
• Active Top Secret clearance

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.