Mid-Level DevOps Engineer / System Administrator (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Description

A day in the life:

As a member of the DevOps team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving enterprise geospatial systems and supporting the infrastructure that hosts them. This includes managing ArcGIS Enterprise components, supporting cloud and on-premises environments, implementing automation, troubleshooting operational issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.  

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Evaluate existing environments and identify opportunities for system optimization, modernization, and enhanced functionality, including ArcGIS Enterprise deployments.
• Provide operational support for mission-essential applications and geospatial services, including ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Server, GeoEvent Server, ArcGIS Data Store, and associated components.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve system and application issues through analysis, testing, documentation, and impact assessment.
• Plan, test, and deploy software updates, security patches, and operating system enhancements across Windows and Linux environments, including Esri products and supporting technologies.
• Deploy, manage, and scale cloud-hosted infrastructure and ArcGIS Enterprise environments.
• Support CI/CD processes and automate infrastructure, application deployments, and maintenance activities where appropriate.
• Monitor system and application performance, recommend improvements, and implement solutions to enhance availability and efficiency.
• Administer infrastructure operating across multiple isolated and restricted network environments.
• Conduct testing throughout the software and infrastructure lifecycle to ensure platform stability, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including deployment procedures, operational guides, and system configurations.
• Promote DevOps best practices by supporting automation, monitoring, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited institution. An additional five (5) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
• 5+ years of relevant experience 
• Compliance with DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I requirements; IAT Level II certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of security best practices and system hardening techniques.
• Experience administering and supporting Windows and Linux servers, including patch management, troubleshooting, and security maintenance.
• Ability to independently diagnose and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Experience managing, renewing, and replacing PKI certificates.
• Familiarity with Windows security and compliance tools such as Nessus, UAM, CYBORGBUNNY, and LATTEART.

Bonus Skills:     

• Experience supporting and administering the Esri ArcGIS Enterprise platform. 
• Experience deploying and managing environments within AWS. 
• Familiarity with CI/CD methodologies. 
• Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting and automation. 

The total package: