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Senior DevOps Engineer
About the job Senior DevOps Engineer
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We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support our application and algorithm development teams. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years experience in CI/CD, containerization, and cloud-based platform deployments, particularly in C2S and GovCloud environments. This role is responsible for automating deployments, meeting security requirements, and deploying scalable solutions that balance performance and cost. This position will largely be performed from WPAFB. Active Top Secret security clearance required.
Criteria for success
We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.
Benefits
We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:
We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to support our application and algorithm development teams. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years experience in CI/CD, containerization, and cloud-based platform deployments, particularly in C2S and GovCloud environments. This role is responsible for automating deployments, meeting security requirements, and deploying scalable solutions that balance performance and cost. This position will largely be performed from WPAFB. Active Top Secret security clearance required.
Criteria for success
- Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
- Excel in juggling deliverables across multiple projects in parallel
- Expertise in software delivery to DoD public cloud regions (C2S / GovCloud) and Kubernetes platforms
- Demonstrated ability to automate complex workflows and processes
- Architect systems to maximize ability to audit and observe
- Tenacity when tackling system security and compliance requirements
- Strong background in Linux, networking and system administration fundamentals
- B.S. in Information Technology or related field
- 10+ years of experience in DevOps engineering, system administration and infrastructure management
- 3+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python and Bash.
- 2+ years of experience managing and deploying applications on Kubernetes environments (Helm / Kustomize / etc.)
- 2+ years of experience with deployment and administration of database (Postgres/MySQL/etc.) / messaging (RabbitMQ/ZeroMQ/etc.) solutions.
- 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
- Familiarity with security compliance tools (e.g., Grype, Fortify, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Gitlab CI and ArgoCD.
- Experience with Argo Workflows and batch & stream based processing paradigms.
- Leadership and mentorship experience, capable of leading a small team or project group.
- Expertise navigating Authority to Operate and Risk Management Framework per NIST 800-53
- Familiarity with enterprise processes for Firewall Change Requests (FCRs), Security Impact Determinations (SIDRs) and Change Requests in ServiceNow workflow systems
We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.
Benefits
We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:
- Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
- 100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $23,000 for 2024.
- Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
- Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
- Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
- Windows or MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.