Principal Software Engineer - DevOps​/Infrastructure; Onsite

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Security Clearance: Secret – current, active, and transferable

Position Role Type: Onsite

• Support and develop automation solutions that enable our teams to build and deploy code efficiently and consistently.
• Take ownership of the program’s CI/CD pipeline, optimizing code integration and delivery of the simulation environment.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve issues with build chain or CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Identify manual processes that can be automated and recommend strategy and improvements, with prior experience in automated testing as part of a CI/CD pipeline.
• Consider the organization’s entire CI/CD infrastructure when making changes and improvements.
• Mentor other engineers and solve critical technical problems with innovative solutions.

• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to identify issues quickly and develop effective solutions.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with program leaders and contributors.
• Experience with common software development and management tools such as Git Lab, Jira, Confluence, Coverity, Nexus, Artifactory, and Splunk.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.
• Experience with server‑side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and Power Shell.
• Experience with a virtual environment such as VMware, Proxmox, etc.
• Experience with continuous integration for real‑time testing and diagnostics within a virtualized environment.
• Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs) and experience configuring network devices or virtual networks.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government‑issued secret security clearance or higher is required prior to start date.

• Experience in application development and integration within one or more IaaS/PaaS (Red Hat Open Shift / VMware / Open Stack).
• Familiarity with cloud networking frameworks (L2, L3, and spine‑leaf architecture).
• Experience in microservices using RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).
• Familiarity with Docker/Podman containers or Kubernetes orchestration.
• Familiarity with maintaining and deploying database technology, such as SQL and No
  
  SQL databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MonetDB).
• Familiarity with JSON, XML, YAML, and XSD formats, rules, and usages.
• Experience working in Linux and Windows environments.
• Experience in refactoring legacy systems for cloud or virtual environments.
• Experience with development IDEs such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or other related tools.
• Certifications:
  
  Security (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent);
  Networking (CCNA or equivalent).
• Experience in application development and integration within one or more cloud platform services such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or VMware Cloud.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning…