Senior DevSecOps Engineer
DMV / Denver / San Diego – Remote
About Us:
PMAT is a non-traditional small business founded with the passion and ideas to deliver dynamic data solutions from exceptional people that increase the capability of the mission. We focus on designing and building impactful digital solutions that utilize modern cloud, data, and software concepts. We love working on complex and dynamic challenges such as edge platform computing, containerizing legacy platforms, distributed data platforms, or heterogeneous data analysis. We want to attract, retain and foster a company where motivation abounds to explore passions, investigate new ways of doing things, and where embodying a pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit is welcome. We believe in being ever curious about every element of a problem experimenting relentlessly. We look to foster a continuous learning behavior with a foundation of psychological safety to continue pushing the boundaries of our capabilities. We want to tap into collective intelligence, acknowledging that the smartest people may not be in the room. Above all else, we believe that delivering and showing something real is more powerful than a sheet of paper. We are passionate about mission-centric design delivering effective capabilities to and for the warfighter.
About the role:
PMAT is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to be a key contributor in producing world-class software and systems. This position will support multiple programs, improving existing architectures, developing new capabilities in current systems, and/or developing new external applications that augment overall operational capabilities. You will also be responsible for supporting all stages of the software engineering from a DevSecOps perspective, including design, implementation, installation, integration, and support. You will be a critical member of an experienced systems engineering team partnering with designers, developers, QA and product managers to deliver secure, high-performance applications at scale. The candidate for this position demonstrates strong technical and communication skills. They will be passionate about continually improving development and delivery processes with PMAT and capable of communicating that with other teams.
Role Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate initiative and be a self-starter, able to work in a highly collaborative, virtual, and versatile environment handling an array of duties and responsibilities with particular focus on the infrastructure to support large software team development and delivery, and multi-tasking abilities
- Provide subject matter expertise to support Dev/Sec/Ops throughout the entire software development lifecycle. Understand security requirements of various government instances. Create CI/CD pipelines and automated tests that can continuously to ensure that security is inclusive throughout the cycle and that delivered software meets program objectives.
- Support and improve implementation of solutions related to current programs currently supported by PMAT.
- Assess system design, development, and software implementation of proof-of-concept prototypes
- Support system deliveries with software interfaces to support multi-sensor, multi-INT sensor data dissemination. Propose new R&D efforts to enhance PMAT capabilities in this area.
- Provide mentoring to less senior DevSecOps engineering staff. PMAT is dedicated to enhancing our team members skills and career. You will be a critical part of that effort.
- Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear designs.
- It is paramount that you work collaboratively with Software Engineers, Team Leads, and management to achieve PMAT goals. You are a creative problem solver, and you know how to work with others, building a consensus on solutions. You are a strong performer.
Requirements:
- Required Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study (CS, CIS, CSE)
- 5+ years working in a DevOps setting, supporting the DOD
- Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, load balancing, routing, VPNs, firewalls, etc...)
- Experience with containerization (Docker, VM Ware, etc)
- Understanding of git and version control
- Experience with Kubernetes (management, troubleshooting, components, etc…)
- Experience with a scripting language (Python, Bash, etc… python preferred)
- Experience with a configuration management tool (Ansible preferred)
- Familiarity with Terraform
- Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, Route53, etc…)
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, ArgoCD, etc…)
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Experience working with DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, and/or infrastructure monitoring software
- Experience with cloud compute and software development pipelines
- Experience with USG Cybersecurity processes and controls (ex. Cyber Risk Management Framework) and implementing them on CI/CD, cloud compute, and software development pipelines
- Experience collaborating, documenting, and supporting complex production systems
- Production-focused, results-oriented. Ability to evaluate requirement scope and willing to speak up when needed to keep programs on target for timely deliveries.
Desired experience:
- Experience with GitLab
- Advanced networking skills
- Knowledge of integrating security into DevOps (DevSecOps)
- Familiarity with additional CI/CD tools
- AWS certifications
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification (CKA)
Clearance: US Citizenship required. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance preferred.
Travel: Occasionally to Denver, CO, and to other potential customer locations. <10%
Work Environment:
Denver area at PMAT offices as needed. Remote work is also acceptable depending on location and access to a PMAT office. In some cases, work in a government facility may be required. Travel will be required for customer engagement, team coordination, and potentially for business development.
PMAT is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
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