Dev Ops Principal Systems Engineer - BAE Systems Job Merrimack area,New Hampshire USA,IT/Tech

Resolving system configuration and security patching vulnerability issues.
Managing system configuration changes and accurately assessing the impact of system and security configuration modifications upon operational system performance, security posture and compliance.
Performing platform installations and configurations of all development and delivered systems
Implement and maintain the cloud infrastructure in accordance with best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure requirements, understanding application needs.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment and continuous integration using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar technologies.
Monitor system performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement optimizations to enhance system availability, reliability, and efficiency.
Implement security measures and best practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and applications.
Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents related to infrastructure, networking, and application deployment in a timely manner.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in Dev Ops to continuously improve the infrastructure and development processes.
Hold an active TS/SCI clearance
Associate's degree in IT (or equivalent coursework) and at least 2+ years’ experience as a Dev Ops Engineer or in a similar role
Advance knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of on-premises cloud infrastructure technologies (AWS).
Experience with at least one containerization technology (Kubernetes and Docker) and container orchestration platform (e.g., Rancher and Docker Swarm).
Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like Python, Bash, or Power Shell.
Familiarity with at least one automation toolkit such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
Hands‑on experience with CI/CD tools like Git Lab.
Familiarity with at least one monitoring tool or frameworks (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, ELK stack).
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team.
Experience in lifecycle management, security, upgrades, automation, backups, and operational reliability of enterprise VM‑based services.
Proficiency and consistency in generating documentation to capture administrative procedures and log configuration changes.
Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline.
Active COMPTIA Security+ certification.
Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.