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The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 days ago

Software Engineer (DevOps)

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Engineer infrastructure solutions for continuous integration, testing, and delivery pipelines

Deploy secure, cloud-native applications at various classification levels

Contribute to security, supportability, and scalability of applications

Automate configuration management, testing, and deployments

Track and document changes to infrastructure as code using configuration management tools

Perform continuous vulnerability scanning and ensure cybersecurity compliance

Provide software engineering thought leadership for modern software development

Collaborate with application developers, management, and government partners to implement DevOps infrastructure needs

Qualification

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Linux/unixMicro-serviceCloud-nativeFederated architectureRapid learningCI/CD toolsVersion controlBuild automationGitGitlabTektonPackage managementScriptingKubernetesContainerizationInfrastructure as codePuppetAnsibleSecret security clearanceProblem solvingAnalyticalOrganizationalVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamworkCompTIA Security+ CertificationHardening applicationsConfiguring information systemsScripting PythonScripting Bash

Required

Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering, or equivalent

Have a strong background in Linux/Unix

Have familiarity with micro-service, cloud-native, and federated architecture technologies, setup/configuration, and optimization

Have strong Information Technology (IT) skills and an ability to rapidly learn and deploy new technologies

Have experience with tools for Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, Software Version Control, and Build Automation such as Git, Gitlab, and Tekton

Have familiarity with package management software (container registries, rpm, yum, conda, or similar)

Have 2 years of scripting experience

Have 2 or more years of experience with Kubernetes and containerization

Have 2 or more years of experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Puppet, Ansible, or equivalent)

Have strong problem solving, analytical and organizational skills

Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills

Have proven success working in a multi-disciplinary team environment

Demonstrated success in working in an engineering team of 3 or more people

Possess a Secret security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Preferred

Possess an advanced degree (Master’s degree or PhD degree) in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems Engineering, or equivalent

Possess CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent

Experience with hardening applications for compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements

Experience with configuring on-premises information systems

Have 4 years of scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash, SQL, or similar)

Have 4 or more years of experience with Kubernetes (OpenShift) and containerization

Have 4 or more years of experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Puppet, Ansible, or equivalent)

Demonstrated success in working in an engineering team of 10 or more people

Have technical expertise in the deployment and operation of DoD systems

Hold an active Final Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance

Benefits

Education Assistance Program

Retirement Contributions

Work/Life Balance

Company

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit, university-affiliated research center (UARC) that solves complex research, engineering, and analytical problems that present critical challenges to our nation.

Founded in 1942

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5,001-10,000 employees