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The Aerospace Corporation · 4 months ago

Windows Infrastructure-as-Code Systems Engineer

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $220K/yr

4+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a DevOps engineer with strong enterprise Windows expertise and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) skills to develop and support processes for provisioning and maintaining secure servers in enterprise networks.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer IaC for automated system provisioning and configuration management

Develop, improve, and maintain IaC code

Security hardening, compliance, and automation tasks

Managing enterprise-scale Windows services and infrastructure

Managing enterprise-scale virtual infrastructure

Qualification

Infrastructure-as-CodeWindows system administrationSecurity hardeningPuppetTerraformAnsiblePythonPowerShellGitTeam leadershipMentoring

Required

Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent experience

Minimum 4 years experience in enterprise Windows system administration, including configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening in enterprise environments

Experience programming skills implementing infrastructure-as-code with tools like Puppet, PowerShell DSC, Terraform, Ansible, Python or PowerShell

Experience with IaC for automated system management and configuration

Experience with Git repositories and software development workflow

Experience with automated provisioning tools (e.g. Terraform, Stacki, Cobbler, Kickstart)

This position requires a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

Strong programming skills implementing infrastructure-as-code with tools like Puppet, PowerShell DSC, Terraform, Ansible, Python or PowerShell

Experience with IaC for automated system management and configuration in a large-scale enterprise environment

Minimum 7 years experience in enterprise Windows system and Active Directory and Group Policy administration, including configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening in enterprise environments

Proven experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams

Team leadership and experience mentoring other staff

Preferred

Certification: IaC certification, OS certification

Experience provisioning new secure systems in both enterprise as well as smaller standalone networks

Experience implementing and maintaining security accreditation

Experience provisioning Windows systems and implementing configuration management compliant with DISA STIGs

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

Relocation assistance

Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

Education assistance programs

An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect