ANF - DevOps Engineer - MABSM

Description

Alaska Northstar Federal is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the team on a long-term project to be awarded soon. The role demands collaboration with stakeholders, cross-functional technical teams, and end users to advance both user-centric design and accessibility best practices in accordance with federal and DoD standards.   

Responsibilities for the DevOps Engineer will include, but not be limited to:   

• Builds, scripts, and tests Infrastructure as Code and Compliance as Code to apply security configuration(s) to cloud resources upon (or after) deployment.  
• Writes CaC and IaC for both cloud native service deployment and for hosted application deployment to cloud services in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure environment.  
• Provides cloud service expertise to cloud-deployed applications, assisting application developers with integrating application-specific components into available cloud services. 
• Secures cloud service and application resources according to industry standards and cloud provider best practices and collects and provides evidence for security baseline adherence.  
• Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of IaC when necessary, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of IaC intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.  
• Works within Agile SDLC framework to include performing work activity within two- to three-week sprints, participating in daily scrums, and utilizing sprint tracking software to track and communicate individual work activity to stakeholders.  
• Works to build disconnected systems that can separate from and rejoin cloud environments. 

Requirements

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

Candidate must have an active DoD Secret Clearance 

Candidate must have an active Security+ CE (or equivalent)

Candidate must have at least 10 years of experience in the following:

• Knowledge of secure enclave architecture and deployment.    
• Knowledge and experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. 
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).    
• Expertise in scoping, work breakdown, and cost estimation for new system capabilities, onboarding and migration efforts. 
• Understanding of KPIs and metrics for infrastructure (e.g., CPU usage, network throughput) and security (e.g., access logs, intrusion detection).  
• Ability to implement security monitoring techniques, including anomaly detection and threat analysis.  
• Experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).  
• Familiarity with DevOps pipelines and practices (CI/CD) to enhance the continuous delivery of code and system improvements. 
• Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders, including senior leadership, technical teams, and governance bodies.  
• Ability to document and communicate technical and governance outcomes clearly and concisely.  
• Team collaboration skills to work across departments and with Capability Delivery Teams (CDTs).  
• Experience managing tickets, facilitating meetings, and leading team efforts for smooth onboarding, migration, and governance processes.  
• Ability to align software development and system engineering practices with federal regulatory requirements, including audit readiness and documentation.  

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  

• Bachelor's degree 
• Experience with setting up and managing Impact Level (IL) 2, IL4, and IL5 environments (DoD Cloud and security standards).   
• Proficiency in conducting TIMs and managing migration task lifecycles.    
• Experience with integrating Oracle Cloud Infrastructure PaaS and IaaS components. 
• Experience with disconnected operations. 

About ANF

Alaska Northstar Federal (ANF) maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and challenging work assignments with opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities you must complete an online application.
 

EEO Statement

ANF is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. ANF is an advocate of preferential hiring and professional development of qualified Shee Atiká Inc shareholders, their spouses and descendants, and Alaska