Lead Mission Engineer (DevOps)

STR is a technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. The Lead Mission Engineer (DevOps) will develop and deploy software solutions for complex missions in high-security environments, leading engineering teams to ensure high standards of quality and performance while managing customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
• Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments at different classification levels, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
• Deployment and Field Testing: Traveling to integration sites to deploy, test, and triage software in secure operational environments
• Running and managing incident response and post-outage reviews to improve deployment, monitoring, and alerting processes
• Coaching team members on DevOps best practices while continuously helping to improve processes

Requirements:

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
• BS in Computer Science or related technical field with at least 7 years of work experience. Equivalent experience will be considered
• Experience deploying software for DoD or IC missions
• A passion for crafting user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of modern technologies such as React, TypeScript, and Python
• Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces
• A demonstrated ability to adopt new languages, libraries, and technologies
• Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated experience as an effective communicator to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Advanced Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
• Prior US Military Service with experience in joint planning, large force battle monitoring, and fluidity with large force debrief best practices
• Located in San Diego, CA, Denver, CO, Arlington, VA, Boston, MA, or willing to relocate