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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Site Reliability Engineer-Cloud - **Company:** The Space Inc. - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States - **Salary:** $89,440.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Quality, CompTIA Security+, Continuous Integration, Linux, Web Development, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), OpenStack, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Virtual Machines, Private Cloud Environment, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, Scripting, Gitlab, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Puppet, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b9c331503bbb7b2f ## About the Role * Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a TS /SCI after hire * Must be a U.S. citizen * Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (i.e., Computer Science, Software Engineer, Information Technology) * Minimum 15+ years of experience with core infrastructure capabilities: operating systems, networking, identity management and access control * 12+ years of experience with designing solutions in cloud-optimized, private cloud and hybrid environments * Minimum 12+ years of experience supporting secure, scalable, and elastic applications on distributed architectures * Strong understanding of RCAProblem Solving Methodologies * Proficiency in securing systems on the application, network, and infrastructure layers * Expert understanding in infrastructure management process and tools like Terraform and AWS Cloud formation * Experience with server configuration processes and tools such as Chef, Ansible, or Puppet * Expert in creating, deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting Docker or Podman images and orchestration with Kubernetes * Proficiency with Linux, especially RHEL families, and Bash scripting * Proficiency in implementing greenfield cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP * Understanding of CI/CD and related concepts * Expert ability to execute advanced git actions like rebasing and squashing * Basic understanding of software development and web application development concepts * Ability to discuss technical tasks and team process topics with team members * Ability to operate and manage work, strategically reason, and build relationships and influence others, * Experience serving in security management in a classified IT development program * Familiarity with specific tools: Gitlab, Ansible, Terraform, OpenStack, AWS GovCloud, RedHat Enterprise Virtualization * Familiarity with CI/CD and tooling for CM, build, deployment, and code quality around C++ and Python * AWS Certifications * DoD 8750 certification at IAT Level II (CompTIA Security+; Cloud+, CASP+), will be required to attain and maintain as part of the job ## Description * Identify appropriate Cloud based (i.e., AWS GovCloud) infrastructure to meet mission requirements, including the specification, acquisition, configuration, dynamic provisioning and maintenance of servers * Design, implement, manage, and automate Application and Infrastructure security tools (containerized Scanning and VM tools) along with integrations to CI/CD pipelines, automated workflows, script-based integrations, etc. * Specify and configure physical and virtual machines with RedHat Enterprise Linux with a heavy focus on stable and supported operating systems. This includes proactive and consistent maintenance to ensure systems platforms (i.e., Open Stack, Kubernetes, etc.) are up and available 98% of time * Perform current state analysis of an organization's system security controls and measures against DISA STIG standards, and provide recommendations for enhancement * Implement configuration management automation (e.g., Ansible) to maintain configuration * Assist the development team with requirements verification. * Assist the organization and technical lead(s) in identifying technical problems, perform root cause analysis and corrective actions follow-up, develop managerial summaries and technical steps for implementing software updates, 'fixes' and/or replacements * Fix Support Escalation Issues; serve on the tier 3 support team for integrated product support and proactive response to complex support challenges * Develop and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) with security embedded using such technologies as Terraform * Develop workflow in Python or similar scripting languages if or as needed * Build Software for Support Team; build and implement services to improve the quality of support team delivery; improve monitoring and alerting internally and at customer sites in integration, test, and ops, Space Ground Systems Solutions (SGSS), a wholly owned subsidiary under the Parsons Corporation, is passionate about making our nation the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our security for future generations depends on it. We have emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? 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