DevOps Automation System Engineer - Laurel, United States - Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Careers

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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory Careers
Laurel, MD
Feb 21, 2024
Information Technology

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Description Are you a DevOps Automation Systems Engineer with a passion for building mission-critical systems using proven technologies? Are you an energetic team player who wants to launch an impactful career contributing to the development, integration & test, and launch of innovative spaceflight systems? If so, we invite you to join our team In this position, you will administer and support ground systems and related information technology infrastructure used by leading scientists, software developers, and engineers to realize scientific and commercial objectives for unmanned space missions.

As a SE, your duties and responsibilities will include :

Combining software development and IT operations to create a more streamlined and efficient development process by implementing, documenting, and managing the DevOps approach Supporting Linux instances and bamboo agents to spawn Podman initiatives, including support, maintenance, and orchestration of containers.

Troubleshooting Podman containerization, image builds, storage configuration, user and Linux namespaces, for rooted and rootless Podman containers. Inspecting and verifying container security configurations, and inspect images using tools such as Jfrog, Artifactory, and Xray. Building containers using custom images and UBI as baseline configuration.

Administering UNIX/Linux systems connected via a large-scale, high-availability network that supports systems engineering and mission operations activities for critical, high-visibility sponsor programs.

Specifying, procuring, building, configuring, deploying, maintaining, administering and supporting UNIX/Linux workstations, servers, clusters, network infrastructure, and related equipment (storage, printers, media, etc.) Maintaining production and development application servers partnering with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and implement features.

Performing regular maintenance tasks to ensure the security and uninterrupted functioning of scientific, engineering, and mission-based software.

Determining technical requirements and constraints and providing technical guidance, troubleshooting, support, and assistance to a diverse workforce including scientists, engineers, technical leads, project and program managers, subcontractors, and sponsors.

Proactively identifying, recommending, and deploying new approaches and technologies to solve technical issues.

Qualifications You will meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related Information Technology field.

At least (1) year of hands-on experience working with DevOps tools such as Podman (preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Puppet (preferred) Familiarity with container/dependency scanning tools At least three (3) years of hands-on experience administering UNIX/Linux servers, workstations, and associated peripherals (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferred) Can discuss/demonstrate IT systems administration experience managing complex, large-scale, mission critical systems to include build, configuration, file and account management, software installation, automation/scripting, patching, and security management.

Are a practical, results-oriented performer and continuous learner.

Can provide examples of your ability to interact and communicate across all organizational staffing levels and stakeholders including external sponsors and third-party collaborators and to clearly present and convey complex technical information through both oral and written means.

Show evidence of independent thought and analysis in identifying cost-effective solutions that can be implemented to solve recurring problems across computing infrastructure and systems with a solid track record of making sound decisions.

Are able and willing to monitor and respond to e-mail, voicemail, and business communications via enterprise-issued portable communications device and h ave the flexibility to work non-standard business hours and to be on-call to support planned, mission critical operations.

Are able to operate and occasionally drive APL vehicles. Are able and willing to travel to field offices and test sites.

Are able and willing to be physically present on-site at our Laurel, Maryland campus on a semi-regular basis with limited opportunity to work from home.

Are able to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance.

If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information.

Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You will exceed our minimum qualifications if you ... Hold a Master's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related Information Technology field. Have two (2) or more years of hands-on experience orchestrating containers. (RHEL Podman preferred). Possess skills coordinating software on Windows systems and integrating them into a UNIX/Linux environment. Administer or manage virtual environments (especially VMware) and related Storage Area Networks (SAN) technologies (especially Dell EMC).

Have experience writing shell scripts or light programming in Korn Shell, Bourne Shell, Perl, or Python environments and/or compiling complex source code.

Have experience managing web systems running Apache, PHP, and MySQL and analyzing the security of internally developed web applications. Have experience with Splunk, Nagios and/or Puppet. Administer or support a Mission Operations Center (MOC) and/or associated ground systems networks and associated technologies. Support and/or manage IT systems, networks and related infrastructure within a NASA or DoD program.

(Familiarity with NASA IONet a plus.) Develop thin/zero client solutions for advanced workstation management/deployment Possess current DoD 8570 certification (Security, CISSP, etc.) and/or familiarity with NIST and/or FISMA security standards.

Hold an active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.

Why work at APL? While the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory brings world-class expertise to a broad range of challenges, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture.

We offer a vibrant, innovation ecosystem where you can feel safe to share ideas and to continue to grow personally and professionally.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas and have earned Best Places to Work accolades in outlets such as Fast Companies and Glassdoor.

Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at About Us APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Only by ensuring that everyone's voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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