RII develops cutting-edge software for the government and military. We use agile development practices and user-centered design to create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems. We're breaking through the big, slow status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world.
We are looking for a committed DevOps Engineer to join our Infrastructure team. Solve unique, challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Help manage large volumes of critical, real-time information about issues from global to local. Get s#it done.
This position requires a US Secret security clearance. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance required. This position will require one to be onsite at least 60% of the time and within a 30 mile distance of either Tampa, FL or Alexandria, VA.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Design, implement, and maintain automation pipelines for continuous integration and continuous delivery of software products across different cloud, virtual, and custom-built environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation, deployment, performance, and security
- Develop Infrastructure as Code with Ansible and Terraform to solve deployment problems for diverse environments
- Provide subject matter expertise on infrastructure components, to include assistance with maintenance, configuration
- Support the development environment of cutting-edge military and national defense related applications on various DEVOPS and cloud / big data environments
- Research and evaluate new technologies and tools for improving the automation and deployment processes
- Document and update the automation and deployment procedures and best practices
WHAT YOU HAVE DONE
- BS in Computer Science, equivalent degree, or equivalent previous work experience.
- 5+ years’ experience with Linux (CentOS, Red Hat, Ubuntu) system administration supporting both development and production environments
- Solid understanding of devops principles and practices, such as agile development, version control, configuration management, testing, and monitoring
- Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services, such as AWS and Azure, and their features and capabilities
- Previous experience with Azure is strongly preferred.
- Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies, such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Vagrant
- Knowledge of networking and security concepts and protocols, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, SSL, SSH, and VPN
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and collaboration skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and technologies, and to adapt to changing requirements and environments
- Experience with micro-services and micro-services architectures
- Proficiency in Ansible as the main scripting language for automation and orchestration, and ability to write and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, modules, and inventories
- Experience with Terraform as a tool for infrastructure as code, and ability to write and manage Terraform configurations and state files
- Experience with other automation and deployment tools, such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, Gradle, and Chef
- Experience with Linux and ability to perform system administration tasks, such as installing, configuring, and updating software and hardware
- Experience with various programming languages, such as Python, Java, Ruby, and Bash, and ability to write and debug code and scripts
- Experience with performance tuning Linux systems and services
- Experience with cloud and virtualization technologies, in particular: AWS, KVM, VMware
- Experience creating secure systems and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Agile methodologies and Atlassian products
At RII, we believe that diversity in our workforce is critical to our success. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger. We work to help your intellectual passions and creativity thrive. It’s one of our core values: Let your geek flag fly.
We also offer all employees comprehensive benefits including: flexible work schedules, health insurance coverage, paid time off, 401k with a company match, paid parental leave, access to wellness programs and much more. You get this all from day one, and all paid for by RII.
It’s all part of another of our core values: Stay human. It’s why our comfortable and colorful offices such as our headquarters, include a community game room, pantry, massage chair, and an escape room, among other amenities. It’s why we have community managers and regular community events.
Research Innovations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.
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