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Infinity Systems Engineering DevSecOps Platform Engineer - (NISSC II) in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Salary Range: 110000-135000

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

Position Overview

Infinity is seeking a DevSecOps Platform Engineer to support the NISSC II contract. Your career at Infinity enables NISSC to fulfill its mission to “provide classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability in organizational work centers at NISSC sites.” As a member of our team, you will support corporate and customer mission to provide world-class IT services and support that connects systems and users across NORAD in the areas of software development/maintenance, network services, cyber security, systems administration, and other mission-critical areas.

Primary Responsibilities

The Platform Engineer is responsible for Kubernetes platform and security design, configuration, and testing activities for NISSC II projects. As a Platform Engineer you will be responsible for deploying automation and best practices for production & non-production environments for mission critical applications. This role will manage and maintain software configurations in test, development, and production environments and support the Kubernetes Architects to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and functionality to warfighter.

Typical Duties Include

  • Researching tools and developing the Kubernetes Platform, to include processes, standards, and procedures

  • Working with Software developers to hone the Kubernetes Platform to assist in effective delivery of new and future software features

  • Providing technical guidance and performing tasks related researching, and implementing various tools and applications while supporting DoD RMF best practices

  • Analyzing and demonstrating new strategies for application builds/package stages and related processes to improve automation for continuous delivery of program components

  • Assisting with evaluating pipeline activities and processes, implementing tools, and developing procedures for streamlining delivery activities

  • Evaluating and recommending new procedures and techniques for improvements within a modern framework which includes Kubernetes, container services, and automation tools

  • Reviewing methods for using tools related to building software like Git, Bitbucket, Bamboo, Jenkins, Harbor, Nexus, Jira, Gitlab

  • Preparing and delivering team progress reports and briefs for stakeholder engagements

  • Engaging and contributing to team activities which follow the Agile framework

    Minimum Qualifications

  • 4 or more years of experience performing sysadmin related job functions

  • 4 or more years of more recent experience working directly with developer tools and instrumentation

  • Proficiency in Kubernetes-based container administration

  • Experience securing a Kubernetes-based platform

  • Knowledge on how to troubleshoot and resolve Kubernetes platform technical issues in test and production environments

  • Experience with Kubernetes and container deployments using YAML, Unix shell scripting, PowerShell, or similar command-line interfaces

    Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification

  • Demonstrated capabilities in industry best practices surrounding software builds along with CI/CD pipeline management including unit tests, security scans, artifact repository usage, Maven and Gradle, and use of software development tooling

  • Experience in DevSecOps to include phases, gates, and stages

  • Strong IT hardware and operations background with hands-on expertise in servers, storage and network device installation, provisioning, and monitoring

  • VMware environment administration, configuration, and monitoring.

  • Experience in software development; including an understanding of the development process from end-to-end (use of git, package managers, remote repositories, branching strategies, scripting, and dependency management)

  • Applicable experience in a developer’s role and ability to contribute to improving the developer experience

  • Systems administrator and RMF experience in DoD

  • Capable of multi-tasking

  • Talent for problem solving, problem resolution, and skilled in deconflicting priorities

    Education/Experience  

    Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 4 years of relevant experience OR 8 years minimum of experience and a Security+ 8570 IAT Level II or equivalent or any combination of experience/education in lieu of degree.

    Clearance Requirement

    Secret Clearance

    Infinity Benefits

  • Great Company Culture.  Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees. 

  • Health Benefits.  100% Company Paid   Medical and Dental for you AND your family. 

  • Work that Stays at Work.  Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them! 

  • Rest and Relaxation.   Three weeks' Vacation – Front Loaded on the day you start, and  we pay for you to go on our company reward trip  (ask us about this!)

  • Health and Wellness.  We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care) 

  • Prepare for the Future.  401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors 

  • Education and Professional Training Reimbursement.   We support our employees career aspirations and growth! 

  • Profit Sharing Plan.   Infinity’s success is due to our employees. Eligible employees are able to participate in our Profit-Sharing Plan. 

  • And more!  

    U.S. Citizenship is required.

    EOE including disability/vet

    To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit:  Infinity Careers (https://www.infinity.aero/careers)