Devsecops Engineer with Security Clearance

Requires US Citizenship Employment Term and Type: Regular, Full Time Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI CI Polygraph Required Education: BS/BA 10+ Years, or MA/MS 8+ Years. Requires a certification in cloud, e.g. AWS or others. Athena Technology Group, Inc. is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned/Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment, and operations of the state-of-the-art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network-centric solutions to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team. JOB DESCRIPTIONS: The DevSecOps Engineer role is crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining modern cloud infrastructure, with a focus on AWS for hosting DevSecOps tools. This position requires working closely with DoD and Army cybersecurity organizations to ensure secure and reliable infrastructure operations. The role involves architecting cloud solutions that support scalable, secure DevSecOps tools across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. Collaboration with cybersecurity teams is essential to enforce security measures across the multi-cloud ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have experience in platform development, Infrastructure as Code, Kubernetes, and CI/CD technologies, with a deep understanding of AWS and Azure platforms. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: As a Development Security Operations (DevSecOPs) Engineer, you will: Be responsible for the overall design and implementation of modern cloud infrastructure and associated containerizations and software development platform. Be required to work with DoD and Army cyber organizations to ensure connectivity and reliable operations of the infrastructure. Design and Implement Cloud Infrastructure in AWS: Focus on architecting and deploying modern cloud infrastructure specifically in AWS to serve as the primary hosting environment for DevSecOps tools, ensuring that these tools are scalable, secure, and resilient. Ensure DevSecOps Tool Availability Across Multi-Cloud and On-Premises: Develop strategies and implementations that enable the secure and efficient distribution and operation of DevSecOps tools across the AWS and Azure platforms, as well as on-premises environments. This involves intricate networking, security configurations, and cross-platform compatibility checks. Collaborate with Cybersecurity Teams: Work closely with cybersecurity teams to enforce strict security measures that are consistent and effective across the multi-cloud ecosystem and on-premises, focusing on securing the DevSecOps tools and the data they handle. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) The ideal candidate has direct technical experience in platform development, developing core platform services and implementing Infrastructure as Code. Experience specifically with creating and modifying production-grade GitOps deployments to cloud environments, Kubernetes Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments, and shared common services. The ideal candidate has experience with network and server administration, to include command line interfaces and scripting. Experience with various PaaS Kubernetes platforms (e.g., AWS EKS, Azure AKS, VMWare TKG) and CI/CD technologies (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus). Expertise in AWS and Azure Platforms: In-depth knowledge of both AWS and Azure cloud services, with specific skills in implementing and managing services that support DevSecOps workflows, such as container orchestration, serverless computing, and automated deployments. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced experience with IaC tools like Terraform, specifically tailored to managing resources in AWS and Azure, to automate the setup and maintenance of the DevSecOps tooling infrastructure. Expertise in Containerization and Kubernetes: Skilled in deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters within AWS EKS and Azure AKS, utilizing these platforms to orchestrate containerized DevSecOps tools effectively. Shared Tools GitLab Sonarsource Sonar Qube Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager & Nexus Lifecycle Lifecycles/IQ (closed beta Atlassian Jira & Confluence Habor container registry (open beta Keyclock and integration with GDCS/EAMS-A Single Sign On (SSO) Aquasec Aqua Platform Core Kubernetes Services Bitnami Sealed Secrets Velero External DNS Contour/Envoy (ingress controllers) Prometheus Cert Manager Argo CD ChartMusem Reloader Metrics Server Aqua US Citizenship and an active DOD TOP SECRET/SCI w/CI Poly Clearance are required for the position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. ATG is a growing company, and there will be opportunities for internal advancement. ATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all positions are eligible for organization-wide transfer. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. Company Overview: Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team. ATG offers a generous compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), group life insurance, educational reimbursement, among other benefits. We value our employees and strive to offer many opportunities for professional growth. ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability