Devsecops/software Engineer

Engineer Position At The Space Dynamics Laboratory

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced engineer to support development of a K8s-based platform to integrate secure development and operations for military test and training customers while also providing general software subject matter expertise directly to customers. This effort will require significant system engineering skills to comprehend and integrate a complex military system of systems, and significant K8s and platform engineering skills to design and implement a product to deliver the required functionality. Due to the complexity of the overall system and the intense passion of stakeholders in this critical mission area, collaborative skills (with technical, operational, and program leadership colleagues) will be critical to success. The ability to work in a very fast paced environment with constant contact with the government customer is key. The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division's commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies. This position is a non-remote position located in Ogden, UT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates 3rd party software
• Compliance with government requirements
• Suitability for intended use
• Quality
• Sets up, runs, and debugs third-party software (as part of evaluation)
• Stands-up development environments and features in government AWS cloud environment
• Performs requirements validation, tracing, and gap analysis
• Performs software interface evaluations with respect to government standards
• Government requirements
• Integration between different third-party software packages
• Performs system of systems software integration architecting and planning
• Reports writing for all the above
• Comprehends complex system requirements and architects a solution to provide the needed capability while honoring the constraints of secure/sensitive and no-fail missions
• Builds and evolves an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to meet stakeholder requirements
• Designs and implements a DevSecOps solution aligning with modern DoD guidance for an ATO and/or continuous ATO
• Understands complex systems and leads integration efforts among multiple component teams
• Moderates discussions across varied external teams to identify and implement solutions to critical system requirements
• Builds proof-of-value platform demonstrations for stakeholders
• Deploys and supports developed products in stand-alone military environments (clearance and some travel required)
• Educates technical and non-technical teams on the applicability, benefits, and use of an IDP for their individual areas of responsibility
• Collaborates closely with cloud, security, and developer teams, both internal and external
• Collaborates closely with military operators and program management teams
• Continuously learns about new technologies and best practices
• Identifies and improves value streams
• Trains and mentors junior Platform Engineers
• Helps establish SDL platform engineering best practices
• Reviews the work of peers

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in computer science, MIS, engineering, or related field
• 5-10 years of related experience and a BS, or 3-8 years and a MS, or 0-4 years and a PhD
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
• 3+ years of Linux Experience