DEF CON is hiring a
Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior DevSecOps Engineer at DEFCON AI, a modeling, simulation, and analysis company under Red Cell Partners. The role involves deploying, managing, and troubleshooting applications and infrastructure on AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 5 years of experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, or a related field with a minimum of 5 equivalent years of experience
• Proven experience with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc
• Strong proficiency with Kubernetes, including cluster setup, management, troubleshooting, and helm charts
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and system administration
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or similar
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for deployed applications and infrastructure on AWS, AWS GovCloud, and third-party hosting
• Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and performance
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and containerized applications
• Collaborate with development teams to implement best practices for deployment and operations
• Administer tools and services essential to development and operations
• Monitor system performance and implement enhancements as needed
• Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures
• Provide on-call support as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a defense or aerospace environment
• Knowledge of other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud)

Benefits

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval
• A fully remote, results-based work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
• Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available