Space-Track DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Description

Space-Track DevOps Engineer

SAIC seeks a DevOps Engineer in Santa Maria, CA to join a small, high-performing, Agile team that shares situational awareness of space satellites/debris in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) spaceflight safety mission.  This role directly supports the Space Forces-Space (S4S), a subordinate Command of US Space Command, with a primary work location at Santa Maria, CA.

Using scrum methodology and a cloud-based stack, the successful applicant will work with the motivated team to create solutions that are imaginative, practical, and consistent with Space Command objectives.  They will be cross-functional and have the ability to switch between disparate tasks.  From working with web code, to managing cloud infrastructure, to supporting database and server upgrades, each day is different and they will be exposed to a wide spectrum of technology.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and debug web and cloud native applications in PHP, JavaScript, and other languages.
• Apply in-depth understanding of software design and construction with focus on web services (e.g., REST, API, AJAX), and data transmission formats/protocols such as JSON and XML.
• Design, deploy, and manage various servers, databases and cloud resource utilizing Infrastructure as Code (IAC) concepts.

Qualifications

One or more of the following:

• Must have at least 9 years of experience and a BS degree, Masters and seven years or more experience..
• Experience developing, deploying and operating production applications in a cloud environment.
• Experience working at each stage of the Software Development Cycle (SDLC).
• Understanding software design and construction using modern technologies, techniques, and architectures (e.g., Service Oriented Architecture).
• Familiarity with client-side web development using HTML, ECMA/JavaScript, CSS and server-side web development using interpreted languages such as PHP, Perl, or Python.
• Understanding of SQL databases, including database design, structures, and query performance.
• Experience with IAC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and others.
• Understanding of Linux systems, networking, and network protocols.
• Self-driven and motivated to learn with a strong sense of ownership, work ethic, and a passion for problem solving.  Ability to calmly and efficiently debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Understanding complex access and security models.
• Experience using Agile software development methods.
• Ability to work proactively, independently and as a member of a highly effective, technical, and fast-moving team while developing novel approaches to solutions.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain TS/SCI Clearance once hired.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.