DevSecOps Engineer (TSSCI)

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers missions fostering professional growth and making a positive impact on our communities. By joining our supportive community you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together we can drive meaningful change spark innovation and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer with an active TS/SCI security clearance to support our U.S. government this role you will be responsible for developing testing and maintaining the infrastructure and services that support our software applications. At Kentro we are committed to delivering technology concepts that work and we need a DevSecOps Engineer who shares our dedication to innovation and collaboration. You will join a team of diverse and dedicated technology experts tackling our clients most pressing challenges head-on.

Location: Onsite in Charlottesville VA

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $170000 $180000 annually. Factors affecting pay within this range may include geography/market skills education experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Manage and maintain microservice based application(s) and their database(s) for DOD customers in a classified environment with Linux Docker and AWS.
Troubleshoot and provide service to application users work with network and infrastructure teams to ensure services are available stable and performant.
Periodically run ingestion scripts to import data from related DOD API endpoints to update required data.
Provide scripting and tool support for UNIX and Linux operating systems.
Work with a supporting team of software engineers who develop in an unclass environment to update troubleshoot and improve the application services and their data stores.
Administer the continuous integration testing and deployment of the application code from the unclassified to various classified environments.
Responsible for performing the necessary security requirements that are inherent to code developed in an unclassified environment and deployed to a classified environment.
Manage the underlying infrastructure using Amazon Web Services (AWS) both UI and command line / API interfaces.
Maintain secure environment (e.g. SSL / TLS certificates) running security scans Database access etc.
Assist and facilitate in ISSO related tasks for successful ATO accomplishment

Solid Linux command line skills to diagnose and debug services data stores virtual machines containers etc. Currently this is RHEL / Centos 7 based systems.
Run ingestion scripts SQL and NoSQL updates manage Terraform / Cloud Formation Docker-compose Jenkins build files etc. with GIT based tools.
Continuous integration using Jenkins Git JIRA etc.
Basic familiarity with various databases including Postgres (RDS) Mongo (NoSQL Document Store) and search (Elastic Search / AWS). Ability to update data in these stores using command line when necessary.
Services will eventually be fully containerized in Docker containers with a longer term goal of moving completely to something like ECS Kubernetes or similar.
Troubleshoot RHEL systems and application problems and facilitate the necessary actions required to correct the problem
Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrated ability in RHEL system administration User Management and Security Management tools
AWS experience using RDS Document DB EC2 Cloud Formation / Terraform etc.
Shell scripting ability
Ability to research problems and contact and escalate issues with third party hardware and software providers
Communication and customer service skills to interact and solve problems with the customer and other contractors
Knowledge of software development lifecycle general dev ops.
Documentation/technical writing
Architectural Analysis

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelors degree in computer science management information systems or related field preferred
Six or more years of experience in a client-server environment
Experience working with appropriate complex systems administration database administration and landscape maintenance
Experience working with company products and services
Experience working with company and client documentation and storage procedures
Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes
All developers supporting integration and testing or that otherwise require server-level access to the operational systems shall have completed DoD Directive 8570 mandated Technical Level 1 certification no later than 30 business days after contract award and shall maintain administrative accounts.

Clearance Requirement:
Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance and pass CI poly.

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively enabling long-term mission success and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner lets solve challenges think innovatively and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork dedication and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:-1::2015) two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth Inc 5000s Fastest Growing Private Companies DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work Corporate Diversity Index Winner Mid-Size Companies Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labors HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off healthcare benefits supplemental benefits 401k including an employer match discount perks rewards and more. We invest in our employees Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications degrees or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course complete a certification or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities virtual and in-person e.g. we host happy hours holiday events fitness & wellness events and annual alignment with our commitment to our communities we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative innovative and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting hiring and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees including protected veterans are treated with dignity respect and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations please email .

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