DevOps Engineer II (Kubernetes Platform Engineer)

This position requires active U.S. national security clearance and/or the ability to obtain one. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link:
travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations.

This position is with Forward Slope Inc. an Accelint company. Accelint is dedicated to delivering mission-critical technology and defense solutions that accelerate innovation readiness and national security outcomes.

Company Summary:

Are you looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation collaboration and work-life balance Forward Slope is a fast-growing global engineering firm with over 22 years of excellence in the Department of Defense (DoD) industry. We are proud to offer outstanding benefits a supportive team culture and opportunities for both educational and professional development. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful work in a fast-paced environment and be part of a company that truly invests in its people Forward Slope wants you on our team.

Job Description:

Forward Slope Inc. currently has one (1) full-time opening for a DevOps Engineer II (Kubernetes Platform Engineer).

Job Location: San Diego CA.

Typically on-site work is required 3 days per week.

This position has the option to work a 9/80 schedule which is a compressed work schedule with alternate Fridays off.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement innovative technologies for automating integrating and delivering containerized web applications and services for the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Day-to-day efforts include working with highly talented professionals and subject matter experts to design implement and sustain mission-critical software systems that provide US Navy warfighters with tools and resources for successfully planning and executing missions.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently hold an active U.S. security clearance or be able to obtain one.
• CompTIA Security Certified or able to obtain one.
• Demonstrated 2-5 years DevOps experience with:
  • Containerization (i.e. Docker Kubernetes OpenShift)
  • Developing Helm Charts and Kubernetes YAML Manifests
  • Infrastructure-as-Code (i.e. Ansible Terraform CloudFormation)
  • CI/CD automation tools (i.e. GitLab Jenkins Tekton OpenShift Pipelines)
  • Linux operating systems (i.e. RHEL CentOS Ubuntu)
  • Automation and Scripting (i.e. Bash Python PowerShell etc.)
  • Cyber security practices (i.e. Active Directory HBSS etc.)

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in STEM or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience with :
  • Cloud computing infrastructure or development (i.e. AWS Microsoft Azure)
  • OpenShift Cluster management
  • Configuring ODIC SAML or OAuth Applications
  • Utilizing Atlassian suite or equivalent (i.e. JIRA Confluence Bitbucket)

Salary Range:

• $100000-$135000*

Job Type:

• Full-Time Salary/Exempt

Clearance Information: Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information. Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL). In order to qualify for this position the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment.

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*Salary Range: The listed pay scale reflects the broad minimum to maximum pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include but are not limited to job responsibilities education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data or other applicable factors.

BenefitsInclude:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program