Systems Engineer IV (Cloud - TCODE) - Chicago

Responsibilities:

OBXtek is recruiting for a Systems Engineer IV (Cloud-TCODE) to work on the PEO-T contract for USTRANSCOM.

The tasks for this person will be, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead transitioning Mobility Air Force Systems from its current lift and shift move into true DevSecOps.
• Provide solutions and implement for future system moves into the cloud/DevSecOps.
• Responsible for security, bringing operations and development together with security functions in the software development life cycle.
• Embed security in every part of the development process and automate core security tasks by embedding security controls and processes early in the DevOps.
• Communicate/coordinate with USTRANSCOM to understand established cloud and DevSecOps standards and promote adherence to standards.
• Research and recommend cloud and DevSecOps standards for AMC to augment USTRANSCOM standards, as necessary.
• Provide both strategic and tactical technical guidance/services for the AMC system and application re-engineering for cloud migration.
• Communicate/coordinate with AFLMC system and application owners to understand respective architectures and recommend refactoring approaches.
• Recommend and guide DevSecOps implementation approach and processes.
• Recommend standard measurements for tracking/reporting CCoE and system/application success related to cloud and DevSecOps efforts.

*Hybrid Teleworking. Expectation would most likely be: 2x/month onsite but subject to change.*

Qualifications:

Active Secret Clearance

7+ years’ relevant experience.

The day to day of TCODE system engineer would be:

• - Administering, monitoring, configuring AWS EC2, AWS RDS etc. (i.e., Expert level of knowledge of cloud environments is crucial)
• Assisting with proper RBAC administration and documentation
• Coordinating with ISSEs and ISSMs on a case-by-case basis
• Creating documentation about the TCODE platform (e.g., actual real world SOPs, system design documents etc.)
• May be asked to research a technology or solution and see if it can be implemented in the platform
• May be looking at STIGs and how to best implement them in the environment.
• Performing backlog grooming, sprint planning, and working on assigned issues using Agile Scrum methodology
• Reviewing NACLs and PPSM, and reviewing privileged user lists etc. (moderate understanding of RMF and security driven tasks is important with aligning engineering tasks to compliance requirements)
• Understanding of Grafana, Loki, Prometheus, Fluentbit is important.
• Understanding of how code works (don’t have to be a professional Dev but even if they have worked on coding projects personally or as a hobby would be so useful)
• Understanding of IDAM/ICAM solutions (CNAP, keycloak, appgate etc)
• Understanding of software factory, code modernization, cloud environments, containerization, zero-trust, ci/cd pipelines security and quality gates. IT’s all driven by the DoD CIO mandate for modernization.
• Working hand in hand with TCODE Government System Engineer Lead
• Working on centralized logging
• Working with APIs to automate as many tasks as possible
• Working with Kubernetes (i.e., understanding of containerization is important)

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelors in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
• IAWIP Certification: IAM I (required)

Security Clearance: Secret

Company Information:

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.