Senior DevOps Engineer

Do you want to be a part of a team that contributes to our nation’s defense?

At Trident Systems you could be a part of a team delivering world-class technology solutions that make a difference. Trident Systems is the way ahead in global aerospace and defense technology. We have customers in both federal and commercial markets around the world and provide leading-edge technology solutions in some of the most demanding environments. Trident offers a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment with an exceptional compensation package.

Trident seeks an enthusiastic and highly capable Senior DevOps Engineer to join our growing organization. This role will aid the overall GEOST team with improving and standardizing Pipeline and Cloud environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support current local systems and remote AWS development and test environments, collaborating with project and customer team members, while spearheading improved solutions toward benefits in reuse and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain synergy with Security and IT for compliance alignment.
• Support DevOps tools and associated CI/CD pipelines with configurations to suit specific programs.
• Participate in Agile sprints and associated activities.
• Support engagements related to assessing, refactoring, and identifying opportunities for existing applications to take advantage of modern application architectures (microservices, containers, etc.).
• Identify pain points and improve DevOps maturity for Programs including development, builds, releases, deployment, and monitoring, with security and agile processes/methods/capabilities.
• Automate application deployment into varied and complex environments using virtual machines, container technologies, Kubernetes, Cloud environments, and bare metal servers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience leading integration and production activities.
• Experience in supporting DevOps tools and associated pipeline environments. Tools include, but are not limited to, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Artifactory.
• Experience working with Container technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, etc.).
• Proficiency in Linux system administration and Git.
• Familiarity with automation strategies through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.)
• Scripting and/or coding skills (Java, Python, Bash, etc.).
• Excellent oral, written, and verbal communication skills.

• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Experience with on-premises to cloud migrations or IT transformations.
• Experience in system platform maintenance (STIGs, compile dependencies, etc.).
• Experience in database administration (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Familiarity with Information Security frameworks/standards (CIS, NIST, RFC2196, etc.).
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance is preferred, but not required.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Experience performing and working in a dynamic and high-visibility role.
• Self-motivated and capable of performing tasks with minimal guidance.
• Track record of leading teams to firm up ambiguous requirements and stand-up processes/structure to execute new product offerings.
• Experience with space EO payloads, test plan development, astronomy, physics, electronics, software, and/or remote sensing.
• Ability to lead teams to the completion of program and project milestones.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Demonstrated ability through work experience to partner across departments to achieve results.
• Thorough understanding of policies and practices used in the integration and production division.
• Accomplished in setting long-term goals, communicating them to the team, and obtaining buy in from employees.
• Skillful in organizing multiple efforts to accomplish goals.
• Ability to support travel or off-site work as needed.

Trident Values:

• Integrity—The inherent complex of attributes that determine a person or organization’s moral and ethical actions and reactions.
• Passion/Energy/Innovation—An internal ambition or drive that is displayed through innovative ideas and dedication. Using original and creative thinking to make improvements and/or develop and initiate new approaches.
• Candor/Respect— Is open and honest with the exchange of ideas and opinions. Respects the contribution of others. Communicates with respect.
• Quality/Performance—Quality of work product including; completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and correctness.
• Innovation/Results Oriented—Understanding of customer needs. Customers are those groups or individuals, internal or external whom you support on a daily basis. Knowing what results are important, focusing resources to achieve them in alignment with the goals of the organization.
• Teamwork/Communications—Developing, maintaining, and fostering positive relationships and partnerships with all Trident employees and clearly conveying and receiving messages to meet the needs of all. This may involve listening, interpreting, formulating and delivering verbal, non-verbal, written, and/or electronic messages. Co-operatively and productively with others to achieve results.

Business/Technical Competencies:

• Problem Solving/Judgment—Ability to assess options and implications, in order to identify a solution.
• Business Situational Awareness—The structure and culture of Trident organizations and the personal willingness and ability to effectively adapt to and embrace change.
• Self-Awareness/ Adaptability—Reflecting on past experiences in order to manage and continually improve our own performance.
• Science/Engineer/Business Fundamentals—Knowledge of the fundamentals of scientific, engineering, and/or business principals.
• Application—Ability to apply relevant knowledge and experience on the job.

Management Competencies: (If Applicable)

• Employee Training & Development—Consistently makes an effort to develop and train direct report employees. Works with employees to define their career path within Trident.
• Leadership—Positively influencing people and events in a leadership role. Ability to lead a group of people in a positive manner towards success. Delegates authority appropriately. Makes timely informed decisions. Acts in the best interest of the company. Sets exceptional example for others.
• Contracts Management —Successfully manages SOW, contract deliverables, and other key technical and business clauses for pending contracts. Ensure contract compliance. Recommend changes to contracts as required.
• Service & Product Line Management—Coordinates supporting deliverables and measurable milestones for each related project. Identifies IR&D and capital investments as required.
• Fiscal Responsibility—Manages profits, losses, and budget in support of organizational objectives.
• Strategic Thinking—Takes a broad scale, long term view, assessing options and implications.
• Customer Relationships—Understands customer organizations; maintains tactical relationships with and promotes Trident capabilities to customer organizations. Maintain relationships with key customers as their careers take them to different organizations.
• Marketing/Sales/Proposals—Identify/develop follow-on work. Maintain strong business situation awareness for each assigned business area.
• Project Planning & Execution—Manages & executes projects. Monitors the technical quality of work conducted and deliverables produced.
• Organization/Staffing/ Resource Management—Forecast staffing needs for all projects prior to award.
• Risk/Issue/Opportunity/ Quality Management—Monitors project execution with regard to risk, issues and opportunities that may arise. Refers significant decisions on change to corporate where appropriate. Monitor implementation of quality assurance measures.
• Corporate Compliance/Policy & Process—Monitor adherence to company policy and process guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communication: Frequent communication with other employees. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Repetitive Motion: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.
• Physical Strength: Sedentary work; must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typically, a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite/2 day remote); quiet office environment or remote telework.