What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer ~ DevOps System Automation position at Invictus International Consulting, LLC?
Title: Systems Engineer ~ DevOps System Automation
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
Job Details:
- Work independently to analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop system requirements and solutions
- Lead system design, development, and engineering activities, including feasibility studies and analysis of alternatives
- Provide technical leadership across system integration, architecture, and implementation efforts
- Design and implement scalable hybrid/multi-cloud architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) and manage containerized platforms (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm)
- Apply Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and Configuration as Code (Ansible) to automate deployments and operations
- Develop scripts (Bash, PowerShell, Python) and implement secrets management solutions
- Support distributed systems, including stateful services, system integration, and global load balancing
- Incorporate Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and ensure secure, resilient system design
- Develop architecture documentation, diagrams, SOPs, and security documentation
- Guide system implementation planning, testing, and lifecycle optimization, including trade studies
- Ensure technical integrity of deliverables and resolve complex system issues
- Communicate with government stakeholders and deliver executive-level briefings
- Lead design efforts, mentor junior staff, and support high-risk or complex programs
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Minimum eight (8) years of directly related experience
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Proficiency with Terraform (IaC), Ansible (CaC), and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
- Experience with distributed systems, automation, and secure architecture (including ZTA and secrets management)
- Strong background in system integration, architecture design, and technical documentation
- Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification
- Experience working in a DoD or IC environment desired
- Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled