Overview

iDirectGov's hubs, satellite routers and network management software address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. iDirect Government’s specialized technology includes transmission security (TRANSEC), Communication Signal Interference Removal (CSIR™) anti-jam technology and Open Antenna Modem Interface Protocol (OpenAMIP). We bring innovation, integration and intelligence to satellite-based IP communications that government and military organizations trust. By providing quality certifications with the most bandwidth-efficient, scalable and highly secure platform, we have rapidly become the technology provider of choice for military and government-driven mission-critical applications.

We are seeking for a team player with solid technical skills to work with our team of smart, creative, and dedicated engineering team-members. This position is based out of our Herndon, VA location with the option of a remote work schedule.

The DevOps engineer role is part of a team to develop and maintain our build infrastructure using hybrid clouds based on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and local servers. The ideal candidate will have a background in programming, good communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly. We value creativity, problem solving, logical thinking, teamwork, and enthusiasm for new technologies. You will work independently as well as collaboratively with software developers, managers, scrum masters, and product owners.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains software-defined build infrastructure for continuous integration and delivery, from source code control to final software artifacts.
• Performs both manual and automated tasks to deliver software releases.
• Enables and maintains self-service tools for software development.
• Performs manual build testing and troubleshooting build issues as needed.
• Provides support to our Engineering team.
• Works within an Agile development environment and participates in quarterly planning, various scrum meetings, and other meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux and Windows OS
• Experience with scripting/programming languages (Bash, Groovy, Python)
• Familiar with source code control tools (Git)
• Familiar with basic networking (IP, subnet, routing, SSH)
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms
• Knowledge of building C/C software
• Knowledge of test automation, unit tests
• Knowledge of security measures (encryption key pairs, certificates)

Additional experience in the following areas is a plus

• Amazon Web Services, or other cloud services
• Docker containers and virtual machines
• Artifactory, Bitbucket, Jenkins,
• Conan (C/C package manager), CMake, Make
• Ansible, Chef, Packer, Terraform

Education: B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or other technical field.

Clearance: Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain a secret level DoD clearance.

iDirect Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.