[Hiring] DevSecOps AWS Engineer @CACI International

Role Description

CACI is seeking a DevSecOps AWS Engineer to join our cloud operations team on a contract supporting cloud solutions at the Department of Homeland Security. The DevSecOps AWS Engineer is primarily focused on securing and managing applications hosted on Amazon Web Services in a 24/7/365 environment. They will collaborate with clients to help design, implement, maintain, and test a variety of technical solutions utilizing the latest technologies. Responsibilities include creating and enhancing Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines and various automation processes.

• Serve as a Cloud Operations team member responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Engineer, install, maintain, configure, and optimize server operating systems (Windows and Linux) and hosted applications in AWS cloud environment.
• Perform analysis for collaboration of network/system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading, and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software.
• Apply appropriate security measures to safeguard government systems by implementing industry standard best practices and DHS mandated mitigations.
• Support the distribution of security patches using enterprise level tools such as AWS Systems Manager Agent (SSM Agent) and Yum server.
• Provide guidance for adhering to best practices for optimal and secure use of cloud technologies.
• Deliver RMF documentation to support accreditation efforts.
• Participate in the design, development, testing, and management of DevSecOps processes and tools.
• Develop and integrate new or enhanced capabilities using a DevSecOps approach.
• Provide and manage test automation and performance testing tool chain capabilities.
• Serve as a technical consultant for application teams and provide mentoring support for DevSecOps adoption.
• Configure and customize tools to enable automation.
• Perform container management.
• Ensure compliance of current security policies and remediations.
• Participate in on-call rotation to handle and resolve high severity technical escalations.
• Design and implement appropriate environments for applications, engineer suitable release management procedures, and provide production support.
• Assist in migrating products from on-prem infrastructure to AWS.
• Work with other Cloud Solutions Engineers to develop prototypes and enhance or expand fundamental capabilities.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings to report accomplishments, plans for the day, and any roadblocks encountered.
• Prepare, participate, and present in Change Management process, Technical Review Board, and Change Control Board.
• Contribute to documentation in the Knowledge Base, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), work instructions, and job aids.
• Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions with junior team members.
• Document all work and updates in Service Now, JIRA, Confluence.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry On Duty (EOD) - Active EOD preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent +7 years of applicable experience.
• At least one Amazon AWS cloud certification.
• Previous Amazon AWS cloud support experience in a production environment including network, security, deployment, and automation.
• Previous DevSecOps experience and with DevSecOps tools.
• ITIL Foundation certification (not required to start but expected to attain in first six months).
• Experienced with coding and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, JavaScript, etc.
• Comfortable in at least one high-level scripting language (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.).
• Understanding/knowledge of Cybersecurity RMF Controls Validation Testing.
• Work on-call rotation to respond to incident escalations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in interpersonal and written formats.

Requirements

• Previous DHS or DoD experience.
• Familiar with Windows and Linux Infrastructure hardening to DISA STIG specifications.
• The following certifications are highly desired:
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.
  • Cybersecurity certification.
  • ITIL Foundation.
  • Other Cloud certifications.
• Knowledgeable of Problem Management best practice and processes.
• Experience using Service Now service management software (or similar tool) to document incidents and service requests.
• Participation in total software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI) / Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of the Certification and Accreditation (C&A).
• Experience with Ansible Tower and Terraform.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
• Competitive compensation and learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible time off benefit to balance quality work and personal lives.

Company Description

CACI places character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers every day.