Date Posted:

2024-10-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AL216: 340 The Bridge St NW PKWHntsvl 340 The Bridge Street NW Suite 206, Huntsville, AL, 35806 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Position Description

Nightwing / Cyber Offense and Defense EXperts (CODEX) Information Technology (CODEX IT) is seeking talented DevOps engineers to assist our team with operating, developing, and improving a Network and Server/Application infrastructure environment within AWS GovCloud. We are seeking DevOps engineers with experience working in a rapidly-changing and fast paced environment working with over 20 different applications. Our team provisions and administers services and applications hosted among three distinct networks, each with its own data protection requirements, connectivity, and support model. We also support connectivity for the networks in each of the 12+ geographically disparate CODEX sites in addition to remote work from home (WFH).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Use and develop scripts using Ansible roles, Terraform modules, Packer, Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, and Ansible Tower to provision and configure servers, services, applications, and security

Setup and maintain applications in AWS GovCloud, utilizing Dev/Production environments

Setup and maintain local site applications on VMware ESXi servers, utilizing connectivity with AWS applications to extend service availability and provide local access

Configure and manage networking equipment to enable intra- and inter-site connectivity, including Extreme switches, Forcepoint firewalls, Cisco wireless access points

Lead technical projects, working with team members and inter-departmental groups to plan, execute, and deliver new features or capabilities

Follow best practices for disaster recovery/business continuity in server, network, and security design

Manage Linux and Windows servers, following best practices for logging, monitoring, and system maintenance

Provide expertise and support for IT Operational management of security monitoring, compliance, and auditing tools

Required Skills and Experience

6 Years of Experience in IT (Operations, Security, or Development), or DevOps

4+ Years of experience with Linux System Administration

Familiar with Windows System Administration

1+ Years of experience with networking (TCP/IP, switching, routers, firewalls, etc)

1+ Years of experience running services within AWS or another cloud provider (Azure, etc)

Architecting new services using AWS resources

Troubleshooting resources (Load balancers, Autoscaling groups, security groups)

2 Years of experience running services within VMware ESXi virtual machines

Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools to manage and deploy servers and applications (Ansible, Terraform, Packer, Puppet, Chef, Python, Bash, Powershell, etc)

Familiarity with source code management of any code/scripts/documentation used for automation

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong sense of accountability to meet work deadlines and support sprint goals

Must be a U.S Citizen

Desired Skills and Experiences

Experience developing automated solutions utilizing Ansible, Terraform, docker-compose, and Helm

Experience working with containerized applications using Docker and/or Kubernetes

Experience administering any/all of the following applications - Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, RocketChat, PexIP, Panzura, Exchange, Forcepoint SMC/NGFW, Hashicorp Vault

Experience developing CI/CD pipelines for delivery and testing of services/applications

Experience within AWS GovCloud or Raytheon MissionCloud

Professional Certifications such as: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, Linux+, Security+, CCNA

Required Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in a related engineering field; OR 6 additional years of Engineering, Computer or Information Science applicable professional experience in lieu of degree.

University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years

prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a

minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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