Description

Job Description
The Mid-Level DevOps Engineer is ideal for a skilled professional that enjoys implementing and maintaining continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and infrastructure automation solutions within Agile environments. If they thrive in a collaborate with cross-functional teams, and want to help drive the adoption of automation and efficiency across the software development lifecycle then this is an the position to pursue.
This role requires solid technical skills, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

The work includes:
Infrastructure Automation: Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD): Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring rapid and reliable software delivery.
Containerization Support: Support containerization initiatives by assisting in the implementation and management of Docker containers and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Amazon ECS. Monitoring and Alerting: Implement monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog to monitor system performance, detect issues, and facilitate troubleshooting.
Agile Collaboration: Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, and sprint reviews, collaborating with Agile teams to prioritize DevOps tasks, estimate effort, and provide regular updates on progress.
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document DevOps processes, configurations, and best practices. Share knowledge and expertise with team members through documentation, presentations, and training sessions.
Automation and Scripting: Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline DevOps processes, improve efficiency, and reduce manual intervention, under the guidance of senior DevOps engineers.
Cloud Platform Familiarity: Gain familiarity with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and assist in the implementation of cloud-native solutions.
Infrastructure Optimization: Identify opportunities for infrastructure optimization and cost reduction through resource right-sizing, utilization analysis, and optimization of cloud services.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
This role requires solid technical skills, familiarity with Agile methodologies, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential to success.

Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in DevOps, system administration, or software engineering roles, with exposure to continuous integration (CI) and continuous development (CD), infrastructure automation, and cloud technologies.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in Agile environments in roles involving collaboration within Agile teams.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or similar certifications demonstrating proficiency in DevOps practices and cloud technologies are highly desirable

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

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.