CI/CD System Administrator - ManTech
Fort Gordon, GA
About the Job
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Data Engineering:
Collaboratively develop and implement custom developed ETL scripts; and support software products as needed
Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity throughout the pipeline
Create, monitor, and adjust data ingestion flows
Process raw data by transforming it into a usable form (ETL)
Rapidly create data pipelines to support training exercise with little prior notification to connect fielded systems to cloud-based infrastructure as well as other fielded systems
Develop for and work with the ZIngest system, an ingestion system developed by Zapata Technology
Systems Administration:
Database management, data management, and fixing issues that arise
Perform basic Sysadmin tasks, including the installation of peripheral software and software updates
Software Engineering:
Provide full life cycle database design and software development systems analysis to include requirements gathering; development; testing; documentation; supporting technical writers and testers; configuration; maintenance of developed software projects
Manage lifecycle development of software, gaining and understanding requirements, executing actual development, documentation, maintenance, and expansion of deliverables as the need arises
Implement rapid features and API capabilities to meet evolving customer needs for data access and dissemination
Interface with the customer(s) to create ingestion feeds for unique systems with ability to implement solutions with few prior known details/documentations about said systems
Use source-code control to track and protect changes to the code baseline
Infrastructure Management:
Design, architect, and implement scalable infrastructure on multiple IC networks and application "nodes" using DevSecOps practices
Manage containerization efforts (Docker, Podman) and orchestration
Upgrade and migrate applications to containers to allow the required scalability and move legacy monolith applications to a microservices type environment
Document Infrastructure administration, tear down, and creation
Automation and Security:
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Puppet, Ansible or similar technology to meet security mandated change management guidelines
Ensure application and database compliance with DISA and GISA standards and regulations
Design and implement API security to protect unauthorized access to data and reduce exposed endpoints
Review API code and designs to identify potential security risks
Implement Role Based Access Control (RBAC) for APIs to meet basic security requirements
Document API endpoints using Open API documentation standards
Work with Cyber-Security personnel to document security vulnerabilities and any mitigations to reduce risks that cannot be removed
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree with 4 years of experience in performing similar or related work is required
Four years of experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
Requires an IAT Level II certification
Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and API development
Knowledge of Agile programming and development concepts including Jira or similar
Knowledge of DevSecOps processes including Infrastructure as Code using Puppet, Ansible, etc
Knowledge of containerization and container orchestration including networking using Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes
Experience with SIGINT and All Source Intelligence reports standards such as USMTF and lifecycle requirements management development
Experience with the full DataOps lifecycle including ingestion and ETL processes into databases, data lakes, or data warehouses
Ability to look at the big picture while evaluating software requests to determine where existing requirements intersect or can be used in conjunction with new products as needed
Ability to estimate the technical debt of the creation of new features or systems
Interpret specifications, troubleshoot, and define needed software solutions
Detail-oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
A solid understanding of and experience in NiFi data flow, from configuration to creating new flows and making new processors
Grasp of Software Engineering concepts, especially scripting in Python and Groovy
Linux System administration knowledge: know the Linux command line, service management, software configuration concepts in lieu of virtual machine constraints
Ability to work with the customer(s) to find out specifications and formats for the data
Ability to convert raw data into a human-readable and easily viewable format
Experience with troubleshooting the NiFi software
Ability to convert data and fix malformed data
This requires an understanding of XML, JSON, and regular expressions
Knowledge of NiFi, with ability to keep the cluster running
Ability to write scripts in Groovy and Python within NiFi and Linux
Ability to write new processors in NiFi using Java
Preferred Qualifications:
An understanding of pub-sub messaging systems including RabbitMQ, Pulsar and Kafka
Clearance Requirements:
TS/SCI required
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.