Principal Devops Engineer

Date Posted:
2024-01-31Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USAPosition Role Type:
Onsite
The Protected Communication Systems (PCS) Team is seeking an experienced Principal DevOps Engineer in a role committed to creating creative and cost-effective solutions for our ground and airborne systems. A DevOps engineer responsible for building Linux KVM virtualization clusters in a swap-constrained environment without an on-staff system administrator. Able to design scalable, resilient, and high-performance virtualization architectures. Needs a diverse skill set to ensure the successful design, implementation, and maintenance of the virtualization infrastructure. This position is eligible for relocation assistance. Qualifications/Experience Needed:
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience (within the last 10 years) of DevOps/Cloud Engineering
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with FOSS/COTS integration
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience working with PKI certificates, encryption protocols, SSL/TLS
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with data exchange formats including JSON and XML
• Good understanding of data transfer protocols like FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS
• Linux advanced administration experience (Ubuntu, CentOS)
• Demonstrate on-the-job experience with configuration management software (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Experience with system, network, and/or storage engineering and/or domain knowledge with systems, network, and storage
• Understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs, and routing
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby to automate repetitive tasks
• Expertise in managing system resources efficiently, especially in a resource-constrained, high availability environment
• Monitoring and optimizing CPU, memory, and disk usage
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve issues quickly
• Understanding and practical application of security compliance frameworks, such as NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) or CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks
• Active SECRET Security Clearance or higher REQUIRED Security Clearance:
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements. Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience preparing required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience communicating with both technical and non-technical individuals and working on a team
• Demonstrate on-the-job experience with external authentication methods (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory)
• Demonstrate on-the-job experience with deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins)
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift etc.) and possess the ability to instantiate a containerized application
• In-depth knowledge of KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) for Linux
• Implementing and maintaining firewall rules, intrusion detection systems, and security updates
• Setting up monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus) to track the health and performance of the virtualization infrastructure Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. This is an ONSITE position. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. Employee Referral Eligible The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms