Background Information: Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for complex, mission-critical systems in the US Department of Defense (DOD), is seeking a Software Deployment Engineer to be based out of our Arlington, Virginia or Mt. Laurel, New Jersey office.
Overview: IDT is seeking a Software Deployment Engineer with 3+ years of experience. This position offers an engineer the opportunity to utilize their knowledge and talents as part of a collaborative team developing software for a growing company.
All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Security Clearance .
Responsibilities Include:
Develop, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code software for automated deployment and configuration of a multi-site, multi-system environment
Participate in identification and applications of emerging technologies and architectures including evaluation of cloud operations platforms such as cloud IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Developing design documentation
Communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues and lead engineers
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or Math
3+ years of professional software deployment experience in technically rigorous environments
Required Skills:
Experience with container technologies (Docker and Docker-Compose etc.)
Proficiency in automation scripts and tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Salt, etc.
Basic full-stack development skills: SQL, Python/Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Strong Linux skills
High degree of competence in Bash and Shell
Ability to shift from one project to another in an agile work environment
Basic networking experience
Strong documentation skills
Ability to travel approximately 10 - 20%
Preferred Skills:
Experience with Kubernetes distros such as OpenShift, RKE2 and/or Tanzu
Experience with software defined networking (SDN) such as NSX-T
Experience with Git, Jenkins, Artifactory
Experience with server and or desktop virtualization
DevSecOps experience
Virtualization Infrastructure Experience with VMware or similar virtualization tools
Experience with at least one public cloud environment, such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
Competencies:
Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Attention to detail
Ability to adapt to and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize tasks
Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
Be able to communicate with customers when needed
Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
EEO Statement: IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
