SciTec has been awarded multiple government contracts and is growing our creative Team! SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.SciTec is seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer. We are supporting our National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) customer under the NOVASTAR contract. In this role, you will contribute to writing Docker containers and Kubernetes platform capabilities to facilitate streamlined use of AWS cloud and performing cloud engineering activities related to the NASIC Enterprise platform to assist with configuring Istio Service Mesh. We follow Agile methodologies, specifically SCRUM. We're leveraging CI/CD, TDD, and cloud (AWS) infrastructure.Responsibilities
Installation and management of cluster management services like service mesh, storage providers, and centralized logging
Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
Experience in software delivery to DoD public cloud regions (C2S / GovCloud) and Kubernetes platforms
Demonstrated ability to automate complex workflows and processes
Navigating development teams through the benefits, trade-offs, and value of technology decisions
Write documentation to describe installation and trouble shooting procedures
Work collaboratively with multiple contractor teams
Stay current with trends in Kubernetes developing capability
Strong background in Linux, networking and system administration fundamentals
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
2+ years of professional work experience writing Docker containers
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Proven track record of presenting to and influencing stakeholders and technical leadership
3+ years of experience with scripting languages like Python and Bash
2+ years of experience managing and deploying applications on Kubernetes environments (Helm / Kustomize / etc.)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work full-time in-person in Dayton, OH office location
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Detail oriented
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred
Experience with Argo Workflows and batch & stream based processing paradigms.
A current active DoD SECRET security clearance or higher
Experience with Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh
Experience with Linux CLI and shell scripting
Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.BenefitsSciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 / year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation. SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.