DevSecOps Engineer

i3 is seeking a driven DevSecOps Engineer to help spearhead adoption of modern DevSecOps principles & practices for a large government enterprise environment. Efforts will be focused on providing diverse infrastructure solutions utilizing a variety of Information Technology.

• Build, manage, and maintain software and systems to manage platform infrastructure and applications.
• Participate in designing, planning, and deployment of solutions for the modern enterprise to include:
• Application & infrastructure monitoring
• Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Providing technical security input at project inception
• Platform management and capacity planning
• Identifying, researching, and applying automation solutions to daily operations.
• Measure and optimize system performance, with an emphasis on pushing capabilities forward, getting ahead of customer needs, and implementing innovative methods for continuous improvement.
• Assess system architectures and resources for security vulnerabilities and design solution methodologies as an integral part of the System Development Life Cycle.
• Provide primary operational support and engineering for multiple large, distributed software applications.
• Configuration management and system administration for the systems and resources needed to implement new solutions.
• Assess and research the potential use of development and/or management tools with the purpose of improving efficiency and streamlining operations.
• Generate and maintain streamlined SOP's & reference documentation that help eliminate team silos.

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree. 
• 4-10 years working with Linux, preferably RHEL
• High-level scripting proficiency in one of the following: Python, Go, Ruby, or Bash
• Familiarity with Virtualization and containerization technologies
• Experience with a configuration management platform, such as Ansible, Saltstack, or Puppet
• Strong communication skills adept at translating technical topics to a diverse audience
• Familiarity with modern software development methodologies
• Analytical troubleshooting skills
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8570.01-M compliance

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with DevSecOps tools such as: Kubernetes, PodMan, Gitlab, Helm, Trivy, SonarQube, Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
• Experience with designing & analyzing distributed systems
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tool sets
• Experience with containerization platforms and container orchestration
• Knowledgeable of zero trust networking principles
• DoD RMF experience

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong understanding of end-to-end data lifecycle management (collection, validation, ingestion, dissemination, archival).
• Familiarity with data governance principles, metadata standards, and retention policy enforcement.
• Hands-on experience with custom or mission-specific data systems; adaptability to non-COTS environments.
• Working knowledge of SQL or similar query/reporting tools preferred.
• Experience with data transfer protocols, data handling, and classified data workflows.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to interface directly with test data producers, Mission Data Owners (MDOs), and MDA program elements; serves as a subject matter expert on data management processes, standards, and best practices.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to coordinate across government and contractor teams.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!