Container Hardening Engineer

Summary

Join Fearless Digital as a Container Hardening Engineer (SRE) and contribute to building secure and reliable software infrastructure. You will be responsible for hardening containers, implementing infrastructure solutions, automating security processes, and collaborating with a team of engineers. This full-time position offers in-person, hybrid, and remote options. The salary varies based on location, and a comprehensive benefits package is included. The ideal candidate possesses strong DevSecOps experience, expertise in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and a proven ability to work in fast-paced environments. A TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Requirements

• Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding in agile and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experienced in providing DevSecOps implementation using CI Tools (Jenkins, Gitlab, etc)
• Experienced in developing, testing, and maintaining containerized applications, especially with respect to security and vulnerability testing
• Working knowledge of source version control, build/release tools and methodologies, CI/CD pipelines and the Software Build process
• Creating and maintaining documentation for implementations
• Strong "security first" mindset
• Demonstrated knowledge (mastery preferred) in the following: DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Ref Design
• OCI-compliant Containers
• Kubernetes
• Building Dockerfile
• Hardening of Op en-Source Containers
• Hardening of Commercial Containers
• CI (e.g. Gitlab CI, Jenkins, Cloudbees, etc)
• Experience with implementing cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP
• Experience with Linux, especially RHEL family, and Bash scripting
• Proficient in at least one scripting language (Bash, Python, etc)
• Experience supporting scalable and elastic applications on distributed architectures
• Strong ability and understanding of securing systems on the application, network, and infrastructure layers
• Experience managing network/compute/database infrastructure with infrastructure-as-code
• Proficient in infrastructure management process and tools like Terraform and AWS Cloudformation
• Experience with server configuration processes and tools such as Chef, Ansible, or Puppet
• Expert in basic git actions like cloning, creating branches, navigating between branches, staging code for commit, committing code, resetting, and merging
• Proven ability to work under pressure and in fast-paced environments
• Understanding of interfacing with external APIs (REST, JSON, Auth Tokens)
• Ability to operate and manage work, strategically reason, and build relationships and influence others

Responsibilities

• Coaches and mentors others through example and direct coaching on infrastructure and automation skills
• Takes initiative for their own growth through personal leadership
• Decomposes tasks into discrete objectives to serve the strategic direction of the team
• Implements infrastructure and pipeline solutions with minimal direction in accordance with the project/organization technical standards
• Resolves technical issues in software infrastructure like software-defined networks, databases, and compute resources
• Advises the team on specific implementation options that meet business requirements
• Designs and automates log collection, storage, and analysis
• Automates security processes and vulnerability remediation
• Contributes actively in team Agile processes through discussion and/or preparation
• Manages the security posture of the system and helps maintain compliance with government regulations
• Provides feedback to improve the team’s technical procedures
• Delivers scripts and tooling that interacts with external APIs
• Collaborates with other engineers and designers to implement features that meet design specifications and deliver business value
• Addresses production issues and implements measures to prevent future issues of the same kind
• Carries out implementation of Service Level Indicators (SLIs) for effective observability of critical systems

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technology-related degree
• Experience working with government or large industry clients
• Ability to use and maintain container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Openshift
• Understanding of Agile principles
• Proficient in at least one programming language and web applications framework such as Node.js/Express, Python/Django, Go, Java 8+/Spring, Ruby/Rails, etc
• Ability to manage, scale, and secure persistent data stores like databases (relational and document-oriented) and file stores (e.g. AWS EFS, AWS S3)
• Holds a current AWS Certified Developer Associate, Solutions Architecture Associate, or Solutions Architect Professional or similar certification in another cloud platform
• Proficiency with advanced Git actions like rebasing, squashing, and cherry-picking
• Holds a current CompTIA Security+ certification

Benefits

• We cover 100% of your premium for our medical HSA plan + the deductible portion of HSA contributions, 80% of your premium for our HMO or PPO plans, and offer competitive dependent coverage
• We cover 100% of dental and vision premiums for you and your dependents and offer medical and dependent care FSA options
• We also offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and legal planning and support insurance
• Tech, education / training, and wellness allowances
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions (current match = 4%) and immediate vesting
• Referral bonus: Bring your friends! If someone you refer is hired, you’ll get a bonus of $6–12k!
• Total Pet Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up 12 weeks of FMLA paid at 100%
• PTO is provided to team members as a lump sum allowance, not an accrual. PTO is prorated based on your start date ( see table below ) on a quarterly basis (with tenure-based increases), 8.75 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays, their birthday (8 hours), up to 15 days for jury duty, and up to 3 days (24 hours) of bereavement leave per eligible instance
• Life-friendly schedules
• Family-friendly workplace