Staff Infrastructure/DevSecOps Engineer (TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly) {S}

We are looking to fill a need for a Staff Platform Engineer located on-site in Herndon, VA. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to grow and hone your skills with other talented members at ARKA.

Our ideal candidate is an Infrastructure/DevOps Engineer who is a hard charging self-starter that can come onto a team and begin to produce quickly. You should have a basic understanding of Kubernetes, AWS, containerization, automated test, and deployment pipelines.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual or remote teams

• Strong understanding of Kubernetes and deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters

• Experience with using Helm charts to deploy software to Kubernetes clusters (ie. Argo CD)

• Strong experience with at least one of the major cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Gitlab, Jenkins, Github Actions, etc)

• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, GitHub workflows)

• IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP+)

• Active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Fully Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph

• Working knowledge of Scrum and Agile software development methodology

• Experience with container tools (Docker, Podman) and container orchestration

• Experience delivering microservices in Kubernetes-based systems

• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Basic understanding of observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana or similar

Herndon offers a charming blend of small-town ambiance and modern conveniences. In historic Herndon you'll find small town charm while maintaining all the amenities of big city life. The area has beloved farms to explore, historic sites, festivals, local parks, breweries, and some of the best restaurants in the area.

Its proximity to Dulles International Airport and the Herndon Metrorail Station provides easy travel to over 400 shops and restaurants in the malls of Tysons or stay on the train and see the monuments and memorials of Washington, DC. Overall, Herndon provides a perfect mix of small-town charm, and big-city amenities complimented with many family local attractions, events, music, restaurants and a great lifestyle!

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Fully Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph.