[Remote] 26-242 C2BMC X-LAB DevOps Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Mission Systems is a company that engineers high technology solutions for defense and scientific arenas. They are seeking a C2BMC DevOps Engineer who will configure and administer cloud computing technologies, manage scalable systems, and provide technical support to customers using Cloud Platform products.ResponsibilitiesConfigures, and administers cloud computing technologies, infrastructure, and applications to meet the organizations requirementsAssists and supports the design, deployment, management, and operation of scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems in the cloud by working directly with the stakeholdersOS Administration: Experience with Linux and/or Windows Server system administrationAutomation: Strong background in automation and configuration management using AnsibleExperience with Linux and/or Windows Server system administrationLead and perform the installation and configuration of cloud management applications by leading medium to large sized effortsDevelops, and designs software automation and scripts to orchestrate cloud and virtualization technologies with defined scope, schedule and expectationsViews and analyzes summary data on cloud resource deployment and takes appropriate actionMonitors requests and key metrics for cloud resources, as well as the performance of systems in the cloud and directs remediationTroubleshoots issues and plans for future cloud capacity requirements. Develops roadmap and business case for capacity growthIdentifies, manages and resolves cloud computing security risks and implements best practices as applied within a cloud environmentProvides subject matter expert technical support to customers using Cloud Platform products, solutions and APIsIdentifies and documents product bugs and feature requests and works with internal support teams, external providers, as well as customers to implement effective solutionsSupports and leads the evaluation of new service offerings from Cloud Service Providers to determine potential usage by GDMSMay provide work direction to other employees as a technical leadSkillsMaster's degree + minimum 3 years of relevant experience; or Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent relevant experience + minimum 5 years of relevant experienceDepartment of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hireU.S. citizenship is requiredExperience with Linux and/or Windows Server system administrationStrong background in automation and configuration management using AnsibleLead and perform the installation and configuration of cloud management applications by leading medium to large sized effortsDevelops, and designs software automation and scripts to orchestrate cloud and virtualization technologies with defined scope, schedule and expectationsViews and analyzes summary data on cloud resource deployment and takes appropriate actionMonitors requests and key metrics for cloud resources, as well as the performance of systems in the cloud and directs remediationTroubleshoots issues and plans for future cloud capacity requirementsIdentifies, manages and resolves cloud computing security risks and implements best practices as applied within a cloud environmentProvides subject matter expert technical support to customers using Cloud Platform products, solutions and APIsIdentifies and documents product bugs and feature requests and works with internal support teams, external providers, as well as customers to implement effective solutionsSupports and leads the evaluation of new service offerings from Cloud Service Providers to determine potential usage by GDMSMay provide work direction to other employees as a technical leadProficient understanding of OpenShiftProficient understanding of Openshift service offeringsProficient understanding of virtualization technologies: Server, Storage, NetworkingProficient understanding of computer programming languages: C, C Sharp, C++, Perl, PHP, and PythonProficient understanding of scripting languages, and software and infrastructure automation skills, i.e Bash and AnsibleDetailed and fully proficient knowledge of technology trends and champions new ideas and product and process improvementsExperience administering systems in a virtualized Cloud environment based on Openstack/Openshift, VMware vRealize, vCloud Director, and NSX technologiesStrong understanding of security, risk and compliance frameworks, disaster recovery, high availability architectures, hardware, operating systems and networking connectivityExperience creating templates with CloudFormation, and similar technologiesShows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with very little direction, or can provide direction and leadership to technical teamsProficient ability to handle significant responsibility, leadership and accountability while executing complex assignmentsEffective communication skills (written and verbal)Lean-Agile mindset Proficient in the understanding and becoming familiar with the Lean-Agile mindsetLean-Agile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scurm, SAFe, and Kanban) Proficient knowledge of the Lean-Agile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scurm, SAFe, and Kanban)Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovationExperience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python or PowerShellExperience administering virtualization technologies such as VMWareExperience with Windows Server and Active Directory integration in a cloud environmentExperience with containerization and orchestration using Docker and KubernetesExperience developing Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines with GitlabImplementing configuration management methodologies using AnsiblePrior experience with a Nutanix Hyperconverged on-prem cloud platformExperience with Windows server and Active Directory virtualization solution, spread across multiple remote suitesDetail oriented individual that is able to track the impact of events/actions on the underlying infrastructure being managed, such as patching and maintenanceBenefitsDepartment of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.U.S. citizenship is required.We offer highly competitive benefitsYou will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.Company OverviewAt General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.gdc4s.com.