IT DevOps Engineer - CIPHER

Company: Georgia Tech Research Institute
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description GTRI is seeking an IT DevOps engineer who will provide support for an ongoing DoD Cybersecurity research and development program. Candidates will be required to research cutting edge and emerging technologies in support of developing mission critical Cybersecurity capabilities for the DoD and also support daily operation and maintenance activities on a variety of information systems appliances including servers, operating systems, and network appliances. This will include security patching, updating software, and optimizing systems' configurations. The candidate will have experience researching and implementing emerging information systems paradigms such as containerization, infrastructure orchestration, and automation and will be proficient with tools such as Puppet, Ansible or other like-tools to automate deployment of systems, manage applications, and enhance productivity. Experience working in an Agile development environment is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in performing research and analysis, being a problem solver, and a team player who is capable of working in a technically challenging environment. GTRI and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) are complementary institutions that work together to solve customers' technical problems. Our strong connection to Georgia Tech opens the door to the vast intellectual resources of one of America's leading research universities. GTRI offers stability, world-class benefits and a flexible career path in an applied research and development environment. Travel Requirements Education & Length of Experience Research Engineer/Scientist/Technologist/Associate I

• A Bachelor's degree in--Information Technology, Engineering, or Math. Research Engineer/Scientist/Technologist/Associate II
  • A Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or Math and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree,
  • A Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or Math and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
  • A Doctoral degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or Math. Required Minimum Qualifications --- 3+ years demonstrated experience as a systems and security administrator or engineer working with Linux or Windows server operating systems and Windows desktops
    --- Strong communication skills to be able to accurately communicate relevant project technical information to stakeholders in a timely manner
    --- Developing, coordinating, and implementing systems engineering plans, processes and procedures, requirements analyses, system definition and integration activities
    --- Experience with and/or knowledge of implementing orchestration solutions such as Puppet, Ansible, or other like-tools to automate deployment and management of systems
    --- Strong Linux troubleshooting skillset
    --- Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis.
    --- Secure Linux and Windows Operating Systems per DoD STIG requirements
    --- Create, edit, and delete user accounts
    --- Connect tools together via SSL
    --- Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required
    --- Capable of basic network troubleshooting
    --- Excellent verbal/written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
    --- Relevant technical certifications to meet DoD 8570, IAT Level II requirements
    --- DoD Secret Clearance or above Preferred Qualifications --- Experience with scripting languages such as Powershell, Python, etc.
    --- Working knowledge of VMware vSphere, vSAN, vCenter, and Horizon View
    --- Understasnding of Windows Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
    --- Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.x
    --- Familiar with SELINUX
    --- Ability to conduct technical surveys, investigate technical issues, and determine/revise/improve technical solutions that address performance gaps and/or operational requirements
    --- Strong understanding of Navy or DoD information technology and security architectures and frameworks
    --- Strong understanding of Navy accreditation and change control processes Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens. Clearance Type Required Diversity & Inclusion Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at Georgia Tech Research Institute aims to enhance the Institute's mission of solving the world's most complex technical problems by creating a workforce with a shared appreciation for diversity, raising awareness around inclusiveness, and fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation for all members of our community. Georgia Tech Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law .

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