Infrastructure Automation SME - Military veterans preferred

Infrastructure Automation SME
Job ID 2020-3715
# of Openings 3
Overview:
Job Title: Infrastructure Automation SME (Subject Matter Expert)

Job Location: Tampa, FL

Security Clearance: Active, in-scope US Government issued: Secret clearance

Due to the nature of the work and US Government required, US Citizenship is required.



Job Responsibilities:
Trace Systems is actively recruiting for an Infrastructure Automation SME (Subject Matter Expert) to join our team in Tampa, FL.

Duties include:

Understand, decompose and implement test plan, automation, and validation procedures based on stated product features and skillsets
Provide architecture and design level input to the agile team that integrates, orchestrate and facilitate ideas and maintain momentum across a diverse technical skillset
Help engineer solutions that are technically sound and within the constructs of the DOD environment
Be part of an engineering team building DOD systems using advanced NSX/ESXi networking functionalities such as virtual or distributed switches, network emulation devices, network overlay technologies, and NIC offload capabilities
Support complex and diverse network platforms/topologies within the engineering team
Will be responsible for the design, integration, operation, and management of complex enterprise networks, linking a variety of platforms, operating systems, network topologies, and network protocols.
Collaborate with vendors, the Government, carriers, and technical staff on network implementation, optimization and ongoing management
Lead technical teams that are integrating new technology into the existing operational environment
Advise senior government staff on industry best practices and provide policy recommendations to implement those practices
Work in a dynamic/agile development environment and be adaptable to changing requirements
Be resourceful, curious, and driven. Push the envelope in adopting new technologies, best design practices to ensure DOD has the best possible systems. Outside the box thinking.
Work in a collaborated environment to achieve original and anticipated features and functionality of programs to be developed
Follow life-cycle oriented processes and procedures
History of balancing competing priorities with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business while meeting a deadline
Work with business stakeholders and dev leads to prepare appropriate testing approaches, test plans, and test cases
Analyze, discuss and clarify test requirements with government, product, and development team members
Standup and configuration of test environments/sandboxes
Hands-on development of tests and testing suites
Manage test environments and setup/maintain test datasets
Configure and maintain test management suites using TestRail or similar
Evaluate where and how to increase/improve automation test coverage
Structure and conduct user acceptance testing with business stakeholders
Take part in product enhancement, feature design and requirements discussions (i.e., represent the voice of the customer)
Work with Lead Architect to scope features and prioritize roadmap
Work with the multiple technology teams to provide expertise in automation using configuration management tools such as Ansible.



Minimum Qualifications:
This position is a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the field, and requires lead level experience in the following areas:

3+ years of experience with Automation workflow technologies
2+ years of experience with virtualization technologies. Private or public cloud experience a plus.
5+ years or more of experience with administration of windows operating systems.
Strong knowledge of source code management tools. Git strongly preferred.
4+ years of relevant experience and a BS degree in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent experience.
Experience with using infrastructure as code methodologies to implement application and operating system configuration management
Strong knowledge of Linux/Windows.
Knowledge of VMWare technologies such as vRO, vRA, vSphere and ESX.
Public cloud experience with platforms such as AWS and Azure a plus.
Knowledge of source code management practices and general development methodologies. Experience using Git and understanding branching and merging concepts. Bitbucket experience a plus.
Automate deployments, maintenance, and common tasks where applicable.
Knowledge of coding the Ansible or vRO API to interface with external tools and services.
Maintain Ansible infrastructure. Perform upgrades and enhancements as needed.
Partners with various teams to ensure operating system configuration and application configuration is managed using Ansible.
Experience working within strict change management procedures in an environment with multiple stakeholders.
The ability to manage self and multi-task in an environment of changing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Resourcefulness, creativity, and troubleshooting skills a must
Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (Security+ce, CCNA-Security, etc.)
An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance is required.
Due to the nature of the work and US Government required, US Citizenship is required.
Desired Qualifications:
Linux Experience a plus.Creating and maintaining workflows in Ansible or VMWare vRO a plus
Strong working knowledge of Git. Bitbucket and other Atlassian tools preferred.
Strong scripting skills in relation to job responsibilities. Bash, Python, Ruby.
Education:
Bachelors degree or relevant industry experience


Trace Systems
Trace Systems, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroadâ??â?? whenever and wherever. We provide cybersecurity, intelligence, communications, networking and information technology services, systems, and solutions to the United States Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and Department of Homeland Security.



To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. Please apply directly through the website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems



Trace Systems is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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