Senior DevOps Engineer

Sigma Defense Systems is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD), providing tactical communications systems and services for digital modernization since 2006. Through our acquisitions of SOLUTE in January 2022 and Sub U Systems in May 2022, we have expanded our software and communications hardware solutions to better support JADC2, C5ISR, SATCOM, and DEVSECOPS for customers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Through a combination of hardware, software, and industry expertise, we provide a complete portfolio of solutions and services that accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes.

Why would you work for us? Quite simply, the work we do is meaningful and stimulating. We promote initiative and independent thought; we encourage direct client engagement to ensure we are delivering what the customer wants; and our engineers and scientists are working on cutting-edge projects that move the state-of-the-art closer to the people who need them. If you're looking for technical challenges and an opportunity to take a leadership role in an environment that encourages you to excel, then WE are your destination.

We are a company of innovative professionals thriving in a highly motivating work environment that fosters creativity and independent thinking. If you are a motivated individual with a desire to support our service men and women, now is a great time to join Sigma Defense!

To learn more about our company, find and follow us at Sigma Defense Systems LLC: Overview | LinkedIn

What are some key technologies you will work with?

The exact technical stack varies from solution to solution but, there are a few technologies we often reach for when exploring a new problem:

• Linux is the most common development and deployment platform we encounter.
• Terraform is our go-to infrastructure automation tool.
• Ansible is the most common configuration management tool you will see.
• Git is the primary source control system we use for our projects.
• OpenShift/Kubernetes are our usual choices for container management.

What are we looking for in a Senior Engineer?

First and foremost, a senior engineer should be able to operate independently based on a set of tasks assigned to them. Secondly, a senior engineer must evaluate technical decisions within the context of the larger project. They need to analyze the rippling impacts of technical decisions and they impact other system components. Furthermore, a senior level candidate should be willing and able to mentor other engineers in the organization. Our senior engineers are typically seen as prime technical resources and must be willing to share their opinions and experiences effectively.

We also have junior and mid-level positions available for candidates that want to grow into a senior-level position.

Requirements

What are the key requirements?

• You must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance. (Secret)
• Comfortable in a Linux development environment.
• Experience with a configuration management tool such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.
• Experience with an Infrastructure-as-Code tool such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

What will differentiate my application?

• RedHat Certification.
• Amazon Web Services Certification.
• Experience with any tools in our typical stack such as OpenShift / Kubernetes, Jenkins, Hashicorp tools. (Terraform, Packer, Nomad, Consul, Vault), Ansible, etc.
• Experience working with cloud platforms. (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.)
• B.S. Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• An active DoD Security Clearance.
• Experience working on Military systems.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• 401(k) Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
• Highly Competitive Salary
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off & 12 Paid Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.