Dev Ops Engineer

Dev Ops Engineer -Full
Who We Are:
Kudu Dynamics is a 100% employee-owned company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer networks and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers, engineers, makers, and shakers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow's threats and build the next generation of capabilities.
Join a growing team of security researchers and software engineers as we transition a state-of the-art IoT security solution from the lab to multiple customers.

This new role will help solve the challenges of scaling a microservices architecture from an internally hosted system to multiple customer facilities and the cloud. The DevOps Engineer will refine existing implementations and solve emerging problems with a strong focus on meeting the customers' needs while supporting an active research and development program.
Minimum Qualifications
A U.S. citizen with ability to hold a security clearance
Three years of experience in a DevOps role
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Expertise in scripting (Python, shell scripting)
Expertise with Docker and container orchestration (Nomad, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, etc.)
Proficiency in software development in at least one language (Python preferred)
Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, et al.)
Experience delivering solutions on the AWS platform
Experience with system monitoring, introspection, and visualization technologies (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack, et al.)
Experience with GitLab CI/CD
Preferred Qualifications:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Five or more years of experience in a DevOps role
Experience working in an Agile Scrum development team
Experience developing and deploying a Docker-based microservices architecture with Nomad orchestration
Database administration/development experience (PostgreSQL, Presto, MongoDB, et al.
Experience supporting a full-stack solution including RESTful API and Angular-based web user interface
Linux system administration experience
Experience with the Twelve-Factor App methodology
Benefits:

Equity at a company that is doing dynamic, fun, meaningful, and interesting work.
A flexible work schedule, with the option to work remotely most days, if that's your style.
Your own yearly discretionary budget to buy the things that make you happy.
In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer premium healthcare options, 401k matching, and an annual pass to a swim in the bonus pool.
We also offer four weeks of paid time off and 11 federal holidays to utilize whenever you want throughout the year.
Awesome, enthusiastic co-workers and a company culture that promotes a jerk- free environment.
Rattle the windows with the company band, participate in board game or movie nights, and help balance out the scotch vs. bourbon ratio in the office.

Kudu provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pay Range:

$150,000 - $165,000 per year