Are you a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer who is ready for a new challenge that will launch your career to the next level?

Tired of being treated like a company drone?Tired of promised adventures during the hiring phase, then dropped off on a remote contract and never seen or heard from the mothership again?Our engineers were certainly tired of the same.  

At GliaCell our slogan is “We make It happen”.

We will immerse you in the latest technologies.We will develop and support your own personalized training program to continue your individual growth. We will provide you with work that matters with our mission focused customers, and surround you with a family of brilliant engineers. 

Culture isn’t something you need to talk about…if it just exists. 

If this sounds interesting to you, then we’d like to have a discussion regarding your next adventure! If you want to be a drone, this isn’t the place for you.

We Make It Happen!

GliaCell Technologies focuses on Software & System Engineering in Enterprise and Cyber Security solution spaces. We excel at delivering stable and reliable software solutions using Agile Software Development principles. These provide us the capability to deliver a quick turn-around using interactive applications and the integration of industry standard software stacks.

GliaCell’s Enterprise capabilities include Full-Stack Application Development, Big Data, Cloud Technologies, Analytics, Machine Learning, AI, and DevOps Containerization. We also provide customer solutions in the areas of CND, CNE, and CNO by providing our customers with assessments and solutions in Threat Mitigation, Vulnerability Exposure, Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Preventing Advanced Persistent Threat.

We Offer:

Long term job securityCompetitive salaries & bonus opportunitiesChallenging work you are passionate aboutAbility to work with some amazingly talented people

Job Description:

GliaCell is seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Engineer on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. The mission is to provide technical expertise that assists in sustaining critical mission-related software and systems to a large government contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Pure DevOps role performing network authentication, visualization, machine learning, some coding and more.

Key Requirements:

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

Possess an active or rein-statable TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.U.S. Citizenship.Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.10+ years of related experience.Works well independently as well as on a team. Strong communication skills. 

Key Skills:

 Must be fluent with GitStrong knowledge of Linux and Linux environments (RHEL 617/8, RHCSNRHCE CentOS)Experience with Windows system administration, system monitoring, instrumentation, resiliency and performance.Experience integrating Jenkins/Bamboo Docker, and Kubernetes for automated deployment preferredExperience with caching technologies (Memcache, Active MQ, Redis, APC, etc.)Experience with MySQL (Clusters, Replication, and Tuning) and Elasticsearch (Kibana a plus). Knowledge of security practices, networking protocols, firewalls, PCI compliance etc.10+ years of system architecture required with a demonstrated ability to read the code and understand the coding logic to assist in troubleshooting10+ years' experience managing/monitoring AWS cloud and virtualized servers for optimal performance while working in a Platform as a Service (PaaS) environmentFamiliarity with software development life cycle models, agile, and DevOps programming methodologies.Fluent skills in object oriented programming and experience in at least one programming language such as Ruby, C, C++, GO, Python, or Java.Experience acquiring in-depth understanding of large complex software systems to isolate defects, reproduce defects, assess risk, and understand varied customer deployments.Ability to successfully work with customers, developers, testing, project management, and support staffExcellent problem solving, analytical skills and technical troubleshooting skillsClarity and precision in verbal and written communicationsContainer Orchestration implementation such as Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.

Duties:

Support the development life cycle of platform architectural design, deployment and debuggingBuilding a release pipeline to enable fast, but safe delivery of critical business software to ProductionDevelop & Maintain sound version control best practices-based CM systems (GIT), including branching and merging strategiesServe as a technical lead for an Agile team and actively participate in all Agile ceremonies. Participate in all team ceremonies including planning, grooming, product demonstration and team retrospectives.Ability to automate release deployments across development, test, stag in g, Quality Assurance and production stacks using a combination of scripting languages and other automation toolkitSet-up up new sites and applications via configuration management such as Puppet and AnsibleMaintain / upgrade/ patch tracking and documentation software (Confluence / Jira)Create, Assist, and Implement design and maintenance web service infrastructure and deploymentsAnalyze service stack and make recommendations for further improvementsIdentify processes and capabilities that can be streamlined and automatedCommunicate effectively to help bridge stakeholder and development requirementsAssist with support and operations where necessaryMaintain confidentiality with regard to information being processed, stored, or accessedLeverage programming Languages such as Python, Ruby, Perl, and JavaProficient with DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering methodologies.Proficient automating network infrastructure configuration using Software Defined NetworkingAbility to have a holistic view of service development and deployment architectureUnderstanding of SLA requirements and role of high availability architectures, performance optimization, and monitoring techniquesAct in the capacity to support deployment and operations when necessarySet up and configure a continuous integration environment by leveraging Configuration Management, containerization, serverless technologies, and Kubernetes.Architect and develop best  practices  for software build tools (Gradle, Maven, ANT, Shell) and continuous integration tools (Jenkins, Bamboo), and infrastructure automation (Amazon Web Services, VMWare, Puppet, Chef, ansible, etc.)Experience working cross functionally across multiple teams

Location: Columbia, MD

Salary Range: The salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 to $190,000. Our salary ranges are determined by position, level, skills, professional experience, relevant education and certifications. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across our projects. Within the range, your salary is determined by your individual benefits package selection. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred position during the hiring process. 

Benefits:

CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Employee and Dependents Up to 25 Days of Paid Time OffUp to 40 hours of PTO Carryover11 Federal Government HolidaysWork From Home Opportunities401K Company Contribution, Fully Vested Day 1Discretionary, Certification, and Sign-On Bonus Potential Employee Referral Bonus Program Annual Professional Development 100% Premium Covered for Life & Disability InsurancesAdditional Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage Available Employee Assistance ProgramTravel Protection ProgramFinancial Planning Assistance Bereavement and Jury Duty LeaveMonthly Team and Family EventsTechnology BudgetGlobal EntryAnnual Swag Budget

Learn more about GliaCell Technologies: https://gliacelltechnologies.applytojob.com/apply/

To apply for this position, respond to this job posting and attach an updated resume for us to review. 

GliaCell Technologies, LLC 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, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.