Azure Software Engineer

Job description

**Description**

ARS is looking for an Azure Software Engineer.

As a software engineer, your responsibility will be to deploy, configure, and manage a DevSecOps platform as a service for a U.S. Government customer, including certain customizations based on agreed-upon customer requirements.

As part of that management, you are expected to follow an agile-based delivery approach and manage a backlog of work item tasks outlined by the Microsoft Architect.

During delivery, you will be expected to develop the platform solution and deliver it into a classified Microsoft region.

After the initial delivery of the DevSecOps platform, you are expected to provide clear documentation for code checked into a Git repository and instructions on how to deploy the platform into a Kubernetes cluster.

You will also be required to provide a software bill of materials, including version numbers for platform accreditation.

Additionally, you will be required to provide configuration assistance for the customer to integrate the service with their on-premises network identity store.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.

Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners.

We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance.

We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance.

ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Deploy and manage a DevSecOps platform as a service to a U.S. Government customer along with certain customizations based on agreed to customer requirements.
+ Manage a backlog of work item tasks outlined by the Microsoft Architect.
+ Provide clear documentation for code checked into a Git repository and instructions on how to deploy the platform into a Kubernetes cluster.
+ Develop and maintain Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Bicep or Terraform.
+ Support DevOps pipelines and CI/CD automation.
+ Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and contribute to ATO documentation.
+ Generate software bill of materials and check the artifacts into a common artifact repository such as Jfrog Artifactory and remediate findings discovered by X-Ray.
+ Other duties as assigned

**Requirements:**

+ Must be a US citizen
+ Security+ Certification
+ Experience working in a classified Azure Region or delivering software into an AirGapped network.
+ Experience deploying Microsoft infrastructure using Terraform or Bicep
+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or relatedField AND 3+ years leadership experience in relevant area of business OR equivalent experience.
+ 8-12 years demonstrated performance in related technology.
+ Minimum Security Clearance Required
+ Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility
+ Travel Up to 100%

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

+ 5+ years leadership experience in relevant area of business.
+ Technical certifications in Azure

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a).

This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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