Senior DevOps Software Engineer

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR (formerly LinQuest) is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for KBR employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

You will join a systems engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting US Space Force (USSF) satellite communications. You will support Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. You will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USSF. You will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing, and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Center (SSC). We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art satellite communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance helm charts for deployment of Docker-based microservices.
• Help with release management and deployment of microservices in a Kubernetes environment (AWS EKS, Azure AKS).
• Help with vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response automation.
• Work with developers to implement secure coding practices and application security testing.
• Deploy DevOps practices for automating the software engineering practices across multiple projects.
• Ensure we have solid, foundational processes in place. The design decisions you will make in this position will have a direct and lasting impact on the success of the entire software team and organization.
• The DevOps Engineer will work directly with internal and external stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and identify key technologies and architecture design patterns used by the team.
• Stand up agile development teams and will oversee the instantiation of DevOps pipelines in both on-prem and cloud environments.

Work Environment:

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance is required for this position
• Experience and Education: BS degree in Computer Science or Information Systems; other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience
• 7 years of DevOps software development and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Ability to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructure solutions (AWS, Azure).
• Proficiency in maintaining CI/CD pipelines with security best practices (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD).
• Help with release management and deployment of microservices in a Kubernetes environment (AWS EKS, Azure AKS).
• Strong knowledge of Helm charts for deployment of Docker-based microservices.
• Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and alerting capabilities using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK Stack.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies.
• Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and presentation skills.

Desired:

• 10+ years of DevOps software development and infrastructure design.
• Experience with microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Docker Certified Associate, or Kubernetes Administrator.
• Experience with CI/CD on classified software development networks.

Basic Compensation:  $134,000-$168,000 in California

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

KBR Benefits  

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.  

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.