This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI polygraph.
Vantor is seeking a DevOps Engineer to support the development and integration of intelligence capabilities into test and operational environments. In this role, you will help implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure used to integrate and deploy system components across cloud-based environments and multiple operational networks.
This position supports PUMA, the U.S. Intelligence Community’s Program of Record missile warning system, which operates 24/7 in redundant operational environments. PUMA integrates data from Department of Defense and Intelligence OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared) sensors to generate 3D fused missile tracks used for tactical and strategic missile warning.
In this role, you will support the DevOps infrastructure that enables the integration, testing, and deployment of these mission-critical capabilities.
Responsibilities:
Assist in deploying and maintaining Kubernetes environments (EKS, RKE).
Implement infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support software integration and deployment.
Integrate security and static code analysis tools into DevOps pipelines.
Support deployments in cloud environments.
Collaborate with software and systems engineers to automate testing and documentation workflows.
Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and pipeline issues.
Support configuration management and release processes for deployed systems.
Monitor deployed applications and infrastructure to ensure reliability and performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to pass a CI polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
Additional experience may substitute for a degree.
3+ years of relevant DevOps, infrastructure, or platform engineering experience.
Experience with Git or other source control tools.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, and Ansible).
Experience working with Linux systems (RedHat or Amazon Linux preferred).
Familiarity with containerization technologies and Kubernetes.
Understanding of cloud environments (AWS preferred).
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Security+ or similar IAT level 2 certification.
Experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes application packaging.
Familiarity with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
Exposure to static analysis tools such as Fortify or SonarQube.
Experience supporting applications in production environments.
Knowledge of web services and SQL databases.
In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Washington:$92,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.vantor.com/careers
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.
Vantor values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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