Systems Engineer ~ DevOps System Automation

Title: Systems Engineer ~ DevOps System Automation Location: Colorado Springs, CO Clearance: TSSCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Job Details:

• Work independently to analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop system requirements and solutions.
• Lead system design, development, and engineering activities, including feasibility studies and analysis of alternatives.
• Provide technical leadership across system integration, architecture, and implementation efforts.
• Design and implement scalable hybrid/multi-cloud architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) and manage containerized platforms (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible) to automate deployments and operations.
• Develop scripts (Bash, PowerShell, Python) and implement secrets management solutions.
• Support distributed systems, including stateful services, system integration, and global load balancing.
• Incorporate Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and ensure secure, resilient system design.
• Develop architecture documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and security documentation.
• Guide system implementation planning, testing, and lifecycle optimization, including trade studies.
• Ensure technical integrity of deliverables and resolve complex system issues.
• Communicate with government stakeholders and deliver executive-level briefings.
• Lead design efforts, mentor junior staff, and support high-risk or complex programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum eight (8) years of directly related experience.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Proficiency with Terraform (IaC), Ansible (CaC), and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Experience with distributed systems automation and secure architecture, including ZTA and secrets management.
• Strong background in system integration, architecture design, and technical documentation.
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional or equivalent certification.
• Experience working in a DoD or IC environment desired.
• Current active TSSCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran, Disabled