Senior Systems Engineer II - DevSecOps (DECIMATE)

Epsilon C5I (, focused on software development and systems engineering for complex command, control, intelligence and combat systems, is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer II, with 10 or more years of experience, for work in San Diego, CA. Our engineering efforts provide the warfighter with common enterprise solutions to improve information sharing and combat effectiveness. If you have a passion for excellence in engineering and enjoy working on challenging projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment - read on!

Summary:

Our ONR software team employs an Agile Scrum process to rapidly design, code, and integrate capabilities into a mature Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution. Work involves troubleshooting, securing Linux operating systems and networks, and securing containers and container platforms. The ideal person would be interested in System Architecture and Security, while also interested in the nitty gritty of security and system access control.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, implementation, and integration of complex software systems onto an MLS (Multi-level Security) platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and drive software architecture and design decisions.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues involving software, LINUX operating systems, and networks using SELinux and other access controls.
• Understand large scale software systems, what/where integration tests are needed, and how to automate and incorporate integration tests into a CI/CD pipeline.
• Secure and troubleshoot Linux (RHEL) systems and networks using access control tools such as SELinux, or others.
• Work with Security Teams to script/Automate the deployments of network security measures as well as applications and Operating systems. Ideal experience would be in Bash/Python etc.
• Automate the deployment of new and existing applications. Ability to build and automate security processes

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related discipline (e.g. Software Engineering, Computer Engineering)
• Ten or more (10+) years of professional experience involving Systems Engineering and design
• Experience in designing and developing large-scale, distributed systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, gain consensus, and get things done.
• In-depth knowledge of Systems engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Proficient in working with various operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
• Knowledge of DevOps concepts, including continuous integration, continuous delivery/deployment (CI/CD), infrastructure as code, and automation
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to Obtain and Maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI Access
• Familiarity with SELinux and Multi-Level Security architectures
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD including setting up build pipelines, automating testing, and deploying applications.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible and Terraform
• Familiarity with network protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, and routers. Ability to configure, manage, and troubleshoot networking problems.
• Familiarity with DNS, LDAP, PKI, and other infrastructure services.
• Experience implementing access controls (DAC, MAC, RBAC)
• Experience with Virtual Machines, RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and vSphere

Pay Range:

The pay range for this role is $150,000 to $190,000 annually. This is a reasonable estimate for this role. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

ADA Notations:

• Regular communication (hearing/speaking).
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to very noisy.
• Prolonged use of computer (typing/keyboarding).
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time, standing, and walking.
• Ability to travel by car, air or other means of transportation, if required.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veterans.