Windows Infrastructure-as-Code Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Windows Infrastructure-as-Code Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
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Job Summary The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an experienced Dev Ops Engineer with robust expertise in enterprise Windows Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Systems Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and supporting processes that provision and maintain secure, hardened servers across both large-scale enterprise networks and standalone classified environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise server infrastructures with a keen focus on security best practices through IaC.

You should excel in disciplined, well-tested Dev Ops software development and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and improvement in both Dev Ops and system administration practices.

Key responsibilities include:

* Infrastructure Management:
Develop, automate, and maintain secure server environments using IaC methodologies, ensuring robust configurations across diverse network settings.

* Collaboration & Support:
Work closely with corporate IT teams and aerospace engineers to support scientific and engineering workloads critical to the success of national space assets.

* Documentation & Training:
Create comprehensive documentation and train team members to enhance overall Dev Ops operations and system troubleshooting capabilities.

* Continuous Improvement:
Advocate for and implement best practices in Dev Ops processes that prioritize security, efficiency, and scalability. If you are a dedicated professional with strong communication skills and a proven record in enterprise system administration, we invite you to consider this opportunity to contribute to our mission-critical projects at the intersection of technology and national security. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Be Doing
* Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code to streamline the provisioning and configuration management of systems across diverse environments.

* Design, develop, and enhance robust Infrastructure-as-Code scripts to bolster system reliability and scalability.

* Implement security hardening measures, enforce compliance protocols, and automate remediation tasks to maintain a secure operational environment.

* Manage and optimize critical Windows services and infrastructure to ensure high performance across complex enterprise networks.

* Oversee and maintain large-scale virtual infrastructures, driving operational efficiency and seamless scalability. What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the Windows environments and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) ( Site Reliability Engineer Staff III) include:
* Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field-or equivalent hands-on experience that demonstrates your technical expertise and innovative mindset is required.

* A minimum of (4) years of proven experience in managing enterprise Windows systems, including in-depth knowledge of system configuration, troubleshooting, and proactive security hardening in high-stakes environments is required.

* Demonstrated proficiency in writing and maintaining infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Puppet, Power Shell DSC, Terraform, Ansible, Python, or Power Shell, enabling streamlined and automated deployments.

* Hands-on experience applying IaC to automate system management and configuration, ensuring consistent, repeatable, and secure system provisioning.

* Solid understanding of Git repositories and modern software development workflows to enable collaborative, efficient code management and continuous integration processes.

* Practical experience with automated provisioning solutions, including tools like Terraform, Stacki, Cobbler, or Kickstart, driving efficiency in large-scale environments.

* This position requires a TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Windows environments and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) (Site Reliability Engineer Staff IV) include:
* A minimum of (7) years of hands-on experience in managing enterprise Windows systems, including Active Directory, Group Policy administration, configuration, troubleshooting, and security hardening to maintain a secure operational environment, is required.

* Demonstrated strong programming skills in…