DevOps/Cloud Engineer

LMI is seeking a skilled Cloud Software Architect/Developer (Mid-Level / Journeyman) to support clients in the Colorado Springs, CO area. In this role, you will collaborate with software architects, developers, and engineers to contribute to the development of a secure, micro-service-based enterprise cloud architecture. Leveraging LMI's advanced simulation engine, you'll assist in developing and deploying cloud-based solutions that enable Warfighters to design, execute, and analyze simulated scenarios on both unclassified and classified networks. This system supports real-time data and asset management, providing critical insights to the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Executive Branch. This position requires a solid foundation in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native tools, with an eagerness to grow in an agile development environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and an interest in learning about elastic cloud orchestration and DevSecOps practices. You'll work alongside senior developers and architects to build robust cloud architectures and contribute to data-driven decision-making within the national defense landscape.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established as a private, not-for-profit organization in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We operate completely free of political and commercial bias, and we are entirely aligned with the goals of our clients. Our clients value our specialized services in logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction. We offer a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that start the first day of employment. Business casual dress, flex time, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees.

Security Integration:

Implement security measures and controls within CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans.
• Familiarity with cloud security practices, encryption, identity, and access management (IAM).
• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards and policies.

Automation and Scripting:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline and enhance deployment processes.
• Utilize configuration management tools for consistent environment setup.

• Automated deployment and support of clusters.

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery. To include automation and updates with zero downtime.
• Integrate security tools and practices into CI/CD workflows to detect and mitigate risks early.
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Monitoring and Incident Response:

• Set up and maintain monitoring and logging solutions to detect and respond to incidents in real-time.
• Collaborate with security teams to investigate and remediate security incidents and breaches.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of security practices.
• Provide training and guidance to team members on security best practices and DevSecOps methodologies.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Utilize IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation) to manage and provision infrastructure.
• Ensure infrastructure is secure, scalable, and compliant with customer requirements.

Risk Management:

• Identify and address potential security risks and vulnerabilities throughout the development lifecycle.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and conduct regular risk assessments.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure all systems and applications comply with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, RMF).
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of security practices, procedures, and incident response plans.

Performance Optimization:

• Optimize performance and scalability of applications and infrastructure.
• Conduct performance testing and implement improvements as needed.
• Auto scale Kubernetes clusters, implement microservice architecture.
• Adapt software for federation and extensibility to other frameworks.

Research and Development:

• Stay current with emerging technologies and security trends.
• Evaluate and integrate new tools and technologies to enhance the security posture of systems.

Disaster Recovery and Organization Continuity:

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and organization continuity strategies.

Software Development Support:

• Assist in the design, development, and deployment of secure software solutions.
• Ensure security is considered throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of professional development experience or a master's degree with 3+ years of professional development experience.
• Proven experience with modern OO programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Rust) within agile development frameworks.
• 5-years' experience as a DevSecOps or Platform Engineer
• Experience with implementing Infrastructure as code (IaC)
• Proficient with setting up monitoring and logging systems
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure cloud services, with hands-on experience in cloud deployment and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Previous government technology experience
• Ability to debug, optimize code, and automate routine tasks
• Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills and a sense of drive
• Demonstrated experience building continuous, automated build and deploy pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience in conditional procedure of build and deploy pipeline based on security scans of source and artifact.
• Capable of working with software development team and platform infrastructure team to provide meaningful guidance to both for code development and deployment.
• In-depth knowledge of version control of release artifacts to facilitate upgrade rollout and rollback.
• Strong understanding of containerization of web applications.
• Understanding and familiarity with container orchestration engines such as K8s (EKS, AKS, GKE, Kops, OpenShift)
• Demonstrated Experience with AWS Code Pipeline / Code Deploy
• Experience with bash shell scripting.
• Willingness to pursue a U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance (including CI/Poly if required). Please note, a U.S. Citizenship is required to receive a clearance.

Desired:

• AWS and/or Azure Associate certification
• Experience with security requirements in a federal IT environment, including FedRAMP-certified providers and FISMA requirements for acquiring an ATO.
• Experience working in a consultant/client environment
• Exposure to the space domain and experience with simulation or enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with large-scale data management in cloud environments.
• Experience in agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Salary range: $95,000 - $168,000. Final salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.