Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA's largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
We have an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Software Engineer to join our team with the Engineering Division.
The DevOps Software Engineer will:
Work with the Management to develop an effective DevOps Strategy for use across JETS
Provide technical and analytical guidance to project teams
Effectively communicate with internal and external customers and be customer-focused
Oversee the Operation and maintenance of lab environments hardware and software in various labs across JSC
Maintain lab environments hardware and software and DevOps pipelines in various labs across JSC as needed
Implement Gitlab CI and Jenkins pipeline jobs to support automated regression tests.
Learn TTTech tool use on Windows and Linux.
Develop and maintain Bash and Python scripts used for flight software testing.
Help implement the use of Gitlab Personal Access Tokens for DevOps reporting into JIRA.
Perform rapid troubleshooting in resolving lab and computer system issues
Create and maintain documentation of lab resources and lab management practices
Identify and cross-pollinate best practices and lessons learned across labs
Plan and lead regular Lab Operations and DevOps Team Meetings
Conduct a weekly tag-up with management to report status
Update and present documentation to management
Provide surge support as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Requisition Qualifications:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in a related area or experience in the field
Ability to get highest level of confidence (LOC) for System Administration
Experience crafting technology solutions that solve business problems
Experience in managing multiple technical projects
Practical knowledge of scripting in different languages including Python or Bash.
Proficient knowledge of DevOps within an agile / scrum environment
Demonstrate problem-solving background with accompanying troubleshooting skills
Experience with cloud platforms
Experience using PPM tools, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft O365 Suite
Linux/Unix system administration, communication, user authentication and storage design, development and maintenance
Demonstrate ability to document configurations, resources and maintain burndown lists
Demonstrate effective communication with customers and other team members, both written and orally
Able to quickly adapt to new situations and a willingness to learn new technologies
Able to quickly assess, understand and incorporate new technologies
Able to work independently as well as collectively within a team
Must be willing to work onsite at Johnson Space Center
Requisition Preferences:
System and software configuration management
Server maintenance and backup
System requirements analysis
JSC network familiarity
Hardware and software integration
System and software configuration management
System tuning and performance analysis
System requirements analysis
JSC network familiarity
Software Development Life Cycle familiarity
Why Join Our Team?
In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:
Excellent personal and professional career growth
9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position .
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
