Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a mission-oriented Software Devops Engineer to join a dynamic team of IT professionals. As a member of an Agile team, you will support software development and O&M for a production system responsible for disseminating finished intelligence reports to various customers. Your support to enhancements and modernization of existing applications will ensure information is in the hand of government decision makers and can inform strategic operations. You will be responsible for identification of system related problems, diagnosis of cause, and development of corrective action plans.
As an SA/Tester, you will provide:
- Corrective maintenance (i.e., Identify, isolate and/or rectify a fault or problem to restore and/or correct the application, system, or data)
- Perfective maintenance (i.e., modification to improve performance and/or maintainability)
- Adaptive maintenance (i.e., modification to keep an application, system, or data repository usable in a changed or changing environment).
- Support for application re-hosting (i.e., transitioning an application from its existing infrastructure by changing certain environmental and configuration properties to enable it to run on modern technology while preserving existing functionality).
Responsibilities also include:
- the creation and maintenance of as-is system documentation such as high-level system architecture diagrams illustrating key system components and systems requirements documents
- supporting the maintenance of active security authorizations for all projects/security plans (SPIDs) and of required security body of evidence (BoE) artifacts such as POAMs, control implementations and test plans to meet all Assessment and Authorization (A&A) milestone requirements; continuous integration with all enterprise security services (ESS), implementing all applicable manual Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), vendor hardening guides and ensuring timely installation of all available patches, and usage of security relevant databases such as XACTA 360, Service+, Continuity Planning Tool (CPT), and Software Approval Process (SWAP)
- the build, test, and deployment of all services, applications, software code, and metadata using enterprise, government-managed Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline
- Providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 support during non-business hours as required
The ideal candidate is highly technical and has a proven commitment to quality with a solid understanding of systems administration concepts, network architecture, troubleshooting techniques, and familiar with the latest Agile software development methodologies, technologies and application performance analysis. The candidate must be self-organizing and team-oriented and be able to work on multiple projects. The candidate must have strong communication skills and the persistence to resolve technical issues.
State/Province
Virginia
Salary Max Point
134921
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Shift
1st Shift
City
Springfield
Full Time / Part Time
Full-Time
Job Posting Title
Software Devops Engineer
Required Skills and Education
- Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related technical or scientific discipline
- Current Security + certification
- Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of system administration experience and expertise in Linux and AWS cloud environments
- Demonstrated experience in a DevOps / DevSecOps environment
- Demonstrated experience working in an agile / Scaled Agile construct
- Experience with OpenShift
Country
United States
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Amazon Web Services expertise and certification (Build and developing AWS EC2 servers for modernization)
- CHEF script for configuration management
- Oracle database expertise
- ArcGIS / Postgres/PostGIS
- Agile or SAFe certification
Sector
Intelligence & Security
Salary Min Point
79365
Travel Percentage
<10%
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Job Category
Engineering & Technology
Career Level
Experienced
Clearance Level – Must currently possess
Top Secret/SCI
Additional State/Province (1)
Missouri
Additional City (1)
St. Louis
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
