• Senior DevOps & Platform Engineer

    Space Telescope Science Institute (Baltimore, MD)


    Description

    The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) is a multi-mission science operations center for NASA’s flagship observatories. Our world-class astronomical research center is based on the Johns Hopkins University Homewood campus in Baltimore, Maryland. This position can support hybrid work **. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to our local market. (MD, DE, VA, PA, DC & WV). This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Residence in order to meet ITAR requirements.**

    _Position Summary:_

    STScI is seeking a Senior DevOps & Platform Engineer/Senior Enterprise Application Specialist to design and maintain infrastructure that supports mission-critical applications. This role focuses on CI/CD pipeline development, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, and orchestration while embedding security best practices throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is proficient in Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Python, and CI/CD tools, with a strong background in system automation and DevOps methodologies.

    _Key Responsibilities:_

    * _CI/CD Pipeline Development:_ Design, implement, and manage continuous integration and deployment pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.

    * _Infrastructure as Code (IaC):_ Define and manage infrastructure using Terraform to ensure automated and consistent deployments.

    * _Containerization & Orchestration:_ Build and maintain Docker containers and manage Kubernetes clusters with Rancher or similar platforms.

    * _Source Code & Artifact Management:_ Maintain repositories in GitHub, implement best practices for version control, and manage container image repositories using Harbor.

    * _Security Integration:_ Embed security practices into the CI/CD pipeline, including vulnerability scanning and compliance checks.

    * _Automation & Configuration Management:_ Use Ansible and other automation tools to streamline deployments and infrastructure configuration.

    * _Collaboration & Mentorship:_ Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to promote DevSecOp (development, security, and operations) best practices and provide guidance on security awareness.

    _Required Skills & Experience:_

    * 8+ years of experience as a Software Developer, System Development Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, or System Administrator.

    * Strong Linux expertise with experience in system administration.

    * Hands-on experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.

    * CI/CD expertise with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI/CD.

    * Proficiency in Python (or similar programming languages) for automation and scripting.

    * Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/Rancher).

    * Infrastructure automation experience using Ansible.

    * Strong understanding of DevOps & GitOps practices.

    _Preferred Experience:_

    * Experience with GitLab and GitLab CI.

    * Hands-on knowledge of Prometheus, Grafana, and Robusta for monitoring and observability.

    * Experience with Metal LB, Cluster Autoscaler, and Valero.

    * Writing Helm Charts and Operator patterns.

    * SUSE Rancher RKE2 experience.

    * Additional coding experience in JavaScript.

    _Educational Qualifications:_

    Bachelor of Science, in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.

     

    Substitution of additional relevant education or experience for stated qualifications will be considered.

     

    Salary range is $123,000- $132,000

     

    Compensation is commensurate with education and experience. Our excellent benefits include: (https://www.stsci.edu/opportunities/benefits)

     

    + Employer retirement contribution – direct STScI contribution of 10% of your salary from your first day

    + 12 days sick leave, up to 24 days’ vacation, and 10 paid holidays

    + Flexible work schedule with work/life balance

    + Comprehensive medical/dental/vision/prescription plans, and more!

     

    To Apply: Share your experience by uploading a resume and completing an online application.

     

    Link: Senior DevOps & Platform Engineer (https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SPA1004AURA/JobBoard/93330e50-7b3a-4ba8-94f2-6f32360aa4e1/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=745625ce-a6d6-4b66-b695-bd8eff958ebb)

     

    Applications received by 04/30/2025 will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered until the position is filled.

     

    Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at [email protected] .

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

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