DevOps Engineer

By Light is looking for a DevOps Engineer. Our team directly supports the DOD Persistent Cyber Training Environment (PCTE) to build and update Cyber Range software. The DevOps Engineer works remotely as a member of the development and integration team charged with integrating, producing, testing, and deploying software packages for high-fidelity cybersecurity training environments.

Responsibilities

General DevOps duties include creating and maintaining online distribution repos, developing Linux-based packages and patches, developing and testing end-user installation strategies, and automating build and deployment processes. This position will contribute to developing, operating, and maintaining DevSecOps processes, tools, and an automation pipeline that supports traditional application software development, integration of third-party applications, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts and software. Ensure the DevSecOps environment facilitates designing, implementing, deploying, and executing automated tests, and continually investigates new technologies to improve productivity, quality, ease of use, and maintenance.

• Automating DevOps pipelines, software builds, and software tests.
• Authoring and maintaining automation deployment and monitoring scripts, developing and maintaining security controls and systems, managing virtualized and containerized assets, creating virtual and physical network configurations, servers, communications, and test and developer engineering support.
• Linux software package creation and deployment and for creation and maintenance of the on-line distribution repository. 
• Design, integration, test, and initial deployment of a variety of applications in an enterprise Kubernetes environment using modern tools and patterns.
• Responsible for creating infrastructure as code environments for complex virtualized networks.
• Train others to perform similar DevSecOps and automation tasks.
• Maintain and evangelize content to support a corporate library of knowledge.

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Three (3) years of DevOps experience
• Continuous Integration/Delivery and DevOps Pipelines
• Kubernetes and general containerization development, security, deployment and management practices
• GitLab/Bitbucket code repositories and automation testing platforms (Jenkins, Zypher)
• Experience implementing DevSecOps, DevOps, or IT or Security automation supporting multiple teams.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement DevSecOps using private and commercial cloud best practices using private and hybrid cloud design/operation/monitoring/deployment.

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

• Experience in containerization (Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker)
• Experience in environment orchestration (AWX, Crossplane, Terraform)
• Expertise with Linux, repos, deployment and Linux virtualization (KVM)
• Experience with virtualized network environments (VMware vCenter and NSX desired)
• Experience with one or more programming languages: Python, Bash, Ansible, React

Special Requirements/Security Clearance

• Up to 10% travel
• TS/SCI w/ poly
• 8570 IAT Level II certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months

Salary Range

Salary Minimum: $150,000

Salary Maximum: $190,000

The annual base salary provided is a guideline for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. When extending an offer, By Light also considers other variables such as (but not limited to) work experience, education, training, skill set, internal peer equity, clearance level, and market conditions. In addition, By Light provides an extensive selection of benefits and offerings to our employees.

By Light recognizes that our strength is our people. We support every employee as an individual to build strong teams across the enterprise. Our benefit package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Wellness Program
• 401(k) Matching
• Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Education & Training
• Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)

By Light is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, veteran status, disability, and any other protected class in accordance with federal, state and local laws.