Job DescriptionBAE Systems is looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to work on developing automated pipelines for cloud environments and support automated build, test and release deployments. The selected candidate will have an important role on our team dedicated to supporting our design and implementation of a Space Ground mission focused software cloud application.
As a DevSecOps Engineer you will have hands on experiences with developer productivity, cloud native applications, and container orchestration. You will need to understand micro-service architecture, container development, orchestration, service messages and security.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Design, write and deliver Infrastructure as Code software to improve the availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency of the network
- Build automated DevOps pipelines using tools such as GitLab and Azure DevOps
- Develop jobs for the deployment of various artifacts that constitute an application on a container-based environment such as Docker
- Participate in development of advanced CI / CD processes to support deployments
- Work extensively to deploy applications on Kubernetes clusters
- Maintain services by measuring and monitoring availability, latency and overall system health
- Automate repetitive tasks to eliminate toil and drive consistency + repeatability
- Find opportunities for innovation, leveraging new cutting edge technologies and tools
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
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About BAE Systems Electronic SystemsBAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
- Must hold an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a computer related field
- Must hold Certification in CompTIA Security+
- Experience using DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, GitOps, Bitbucket, CI/CD Pipelines, Docker, Fortify, Sonarqube, Chef/Ansible, Terraform, Nexus
- Experience with Cloud technologies such as Rancher, Kubernetes, Argo CD, Argo Workflow, Helm, Terraform, Jenkins, Chef, Service Mesh
- Motivated individual with strong problem-solving abilities
- The ability to engage constructively with peers and technical lead to communicate the technical approach, trade-offs, and technical decisions
- Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Highly motivated and able to work well in both team and solo settings
- Experience with Agile software development
- Experience with Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis
- Experience with Docker, Helm, Kubernetes
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, VMware, Azure
- Certification in a cloud technology such as AWS Certification
- Certification in CompTIA Security+
- Experience developing/maintaining CI pipeline using tools such as Gitlab CICD, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc. for automated build, test and deployment
- Experience developing/maintaining Ansible and Terraform scripts to provision servers and deploy infrastructure as code.
- Experience with setting up and configuring VMs and Open source software (VMWare, Virtual Box and Parallels)
- Familiarity with Cyber Security
Benefits InformationEmployee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
