DevOps Engineer - hybrid

***ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED***

Global Systems Engineering (GSE) is a Hub-zone small business that works directly with Federal, State, and Military Leadership within the Defense, Energy, and Environmental sectors to provide solutions to some of the world's most complex national security challenges. We focus on our clients to develop deep levels of trust that is built on integrity and to help them create enduring solutions that improve our world.

When joining GSE, you will be working to solve real-world problems that have grave impacts on National Security and will be working with individuals who share your passions and encourage your ambition. It is important to us that we hire individuals that are committed to the mission and are passionate about what we do. We in return, support their ambition and provide them with the tools they need to grow within their career and to develop professional within the field.

GSE seeks a DevOps Engineer to become an integral part of a diverse team. The ideal candidate will be experienced, motivated, career and customer oriented. This position is in Sterling, VA (near Dulles Airport).

A day in the life (a general sampling of the things you may do in a given day):

• Work with a team of physicists and data scientists administering and engineering large databases, web applications, and cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot problems and maintain front-end/back-end system operation and performance.
• Liaises with external government entities (client and support organizations).
• Invents and implements methods and algorithms for threat determination and failure analysis.
• Writes and reviews code to accomplish mission goals.
• Review changes to requests and proposals; strategizes future operations.
• Develop a clear vision of projects and move quickly to build proof of concept.
• Must have demonstrated professional experience in analytic technical writing.
• Excellent oral communicator.

What we are expecting from you (i.e. the qualifications you must have):

• BS in Information technology or related field.
• Experience deploying websites using PKI and identify providers.
• Knowledge of and experience with VM and container configurations.
• Familiarity with SQL databases to be able to provide light database administration, configuration, and maintenance services.
• Ability to coordinate with government agencies while maintaining IT infrastructure.
• Advance scripting ability (bash, Powershell) and some programming ability (Python preferred).
• Must have demonstrated professional experience in analytic technical writing.
• Excellent oral communicator.
• Some exposure to network infrastructure such as message queues, web services, authentication services, and Ajax/JSON APIs is a plus.
• Server administration (NGINIS, IIS, Apache, or equivalent) a plus.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines a plus.
• Active Secret clearance

What we will provide in return: Excellent compensation and amazing benefits

• Multiple health insurance options that are 90% paid for from CIGNA which include a PPO plan with ZERO deductibles and an HSA plan.
• 401k Immediate Vesting. Company matches 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed.
• Fully paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Pet insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• TRICARE supplemental insurance.
• Generous paid personal leave along with paid sick leave, paid family leave, paid military leave, paid jury duty, and paid bereavement leave.
• Employee centric culture and a belief that we should empower those who are good at what they do and then give them the tools they need to achieve success and grow their career.
• A commitment to learning and growth and easy ways to achieve both including education assistance, paid certifications, and paid continuing education.
• A collaborative environment that fosters communication and an open-door policy.

Our in-house Talent Acquisition Team manages all employment opportunities at GSE. Agencies and independent recruiters must be approved as a vendor by GSE's Talent Acquisition team before submitting candidates to any GSE employee.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or biographies from agencies under any circumstances. Any unsolicited resumes sent to GSE, including those sent to a GSE email address or directly to GSE employees, will be considered GSE property. GSE will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. GSE will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

Please do not contact GSE employees directly. Compliance with this request will impact our decision to work with you.

Global Systems Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

Global Systems Engineering LLC will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

Global Systems Engineering LLC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Global Systems Engineering LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.

Global Systems Engineering LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Global Systems Engineering LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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