DevSecOps Engineer in Beavercreek, Ohio at Etegent Technologies, LTD

Etegent Technologies is a defense-focused technology company with offices in Beavercreek and Blue Ash, OH. We are a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and management professionals dedicated to developing and commercializing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Software solutions that address our customers’ most significant challenges and opportunities.

Most important to us are our culture and values. Etegent’s culture embodies respect, authenticity, collaboration, flexibility, curiosity, and fun.

The Position:

Etegent is seeking a Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) Engineer to help maintain and sustain software, services, and development environments on large-scale computing systems to benefit our Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This opportunity will involve integration of code enhancements, optimizations, and bug fixes in various cloud architecture environments, along with the documentation of these efforts. This position is primarily on-site at government facilities at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, along with some time in our Dayton office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in all phases of the software development lifecycle, be detail oriented, and have a passion for creating software solutions to enhance the capabilities of others. Experience working on-site to support either AFRL or NASIC is preferable.

The Candidate:

More so than seeking a candidate with specific training and experience, Etegent seeks a special type of person; someone with an innate curiosity and passion for learning and understanding, tempered by a recognition of the pragmatic constraints inherent in developing real solutions to real problems. They are flexible and adaptable, having the desire and ability to learn new skills and develop new capabilities to take on challenges outside their current realm of experience. We are seeking very sharp, curious, well-rounded, adaptable people who can learn and grow as required to confront the challenges at hand.

Job responsibilities:

• Writing efficient, modular, and well-documented code.
• Creation and maintenance of a Git-based software deployment system, including Docker containerization and Helm chart deployment to Kubernetes systems.
• Development of a Gitlab-based continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) system.
• Performing Kubernetes cloud deployments.
• Monitoring software deployments to identify and remedy issues.
• Participation in Agile development processes.
• Collaboration across a sizable team and communication with other developers.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, software engineering, or computer-related engineering field.
• We are open to new graduates or varying levels of professional software engineering experience.
• Previous experience in software engineering.
• Experience with object-oriented software development and unit testing tools and methodologies.
• Experience with Linux OS.
• Experience with some relevant infrastructure management tools (e.g. Argo CD, Terraform, Kubectl) or monitoring tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, Open Telemetry).
• Experience working with relational SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and capacity experience in a hands-on environment.
• Current, active Top Secret security clearance and ability to maintain on an ongoing basis and pass SCI adjudication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security+ certification.
• Master’s degree in computer science, IT, software engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering.
• Experience with NFS file systems.
• Knowledge of Python, and common data science / ML packages (e.g., NumPy, PyTorch).
• Experience analyzing user requirements and translating to technical designs.
• Ability to understand the requirements of designing or transitioning software in a production environment.
• Experience with web development and common frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript).
• OpenGL, QT framework, and Web Services experience.
• Experience scaling algorithms for high performance environments (Cloud/DSRC).
• Active SCI adjudication.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with multiple simultaneous projects.
• Welcomes a challenge: Seeks out opportunities and does not shy away from adversity.
• Collaborative: Recognizes the team that is supporting them behind the scenes and works to regularly understand others’ needs and communicates frequent updates.
• Comfortable with adjusting to the needs of a small business and wearing several hats.
• Working at Etegent:
• At Etegent, you'll be a part of a fast-growing organization that combines a small-company feel with big-company resources and opportunities. We know that work-life balance is incredibly important, which is why in addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and a generous annual company 401(k) contribution, you'll enjoy the following:
• Flexibility: Not a morning person? No problem. We only ask that you begin your day by 10:00am. Also, you will enjoy a flexible schedule and some ability to telecommute.
• Casual Dress: We know that incredible things can be achieved by people in casual clothing. We allow employees to dress in the way that is the most comfortable to them.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning on us. Reimbursement provided for up to 100% of qualifying education expenses.
• Food: Keep your energy levels up with our well-supplied snack and beverage kitchen and enjoy a weekly lunch with your talented colleagues on Free Lunch Thursdays.
• Fun employee events: Enjoy frequent employee get-togethers outside of work!

Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience of candidate.

Etegent Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.