What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevOps Engineer (SME/Expert) - TS/SCI w/FSP position at RCT Systems?
RCT Systems is seeking a DevOps Engineer for a 150 FTE technical development program focused on delivering Identity Access Credential Management (ICAM) solutions. This role involves building robust systems and software utilizing cloud technologies to support a complex program. This position requires an active TS/SCI w/FSP.
Responsibilities:
- Drive software development initiatives for innovation and enhancements
- Solve complex technical problems across multiple areas
- Develop and deploy solutions using Commercial Cloud platforms and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) services
- Automate infrastructure and deployment processes
- Utilize DevOps tools like CloudFormation, Terraform, Puppet, Jenkins, and Rundeck
- Work with software development practices, including Bash, Python, Java, Groovy, YAML, and JSON
- Manage DevOps/CI/CD processes to improve workflows
- Collaborate with team members, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to align and implement User Stories
- Document and deploy software builds across environments using GitFlow
- Communicate project status to ensure team cohesion and effectiveness
- Provide system administration and privileged access duties
Qualifications:
- BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering, (MS preferred) and 10 years of relevant experience
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Required Skills:
- Proficient in Java, JavaScript, and the software development lifecycle
- Experience with DevOps tools and practices (Jenkins, CloudFormation, Terraform)
- Familiarity with testing tools (e.g., JUnit)
- Agile development experience
- Expertise in Commercial Cloud Platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
- Familiar with version control and issue tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with NodeJS, Ruby on Rails, Spark, Tableau, Elastic Search, ReactJS, and Human Centered Design
- AWS Data Management experience and AWS certification
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other federally protected class.
