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Job Title: Scientist, Cloud/Azure Software Engineer

Job Code: 23652

Job Location: Clifton, NJ (on-site)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Cloud DevOps Engineer with expertise in AWS and Azure to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. This role requires proficiency in scripting, Python, Terraform, and Jenkins.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
• Execute throughout the full development lifecycle including requirements flow-down and allocation, design, development, test, and sell-off.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to automate the deployment process.
• Write and maintain scripts for automation using Python and other scripting languages.
• Utilize Terraform to define and provision infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Implement and manage security best practices and compliance requirements in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and best practices in cloud computing and DevOps.
• Communicate with leadership on status, issues, milestones, and successes which requires strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Provide technical leadership to drive technical and programmatic execution.
• Perform metrics collection and analysis to maintain and improve team performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and define the scope of work that needs to be accomplished by the DevOps team.
• Interface with both program and business leadership to report program status, progress, and technical issues.
• Interface and interact with customers to ensure products meet customer needs.
• Interface with cross-discipline teams in support of system development, design, and integration efforts.
• Leadership of agile programs and waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of software experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of software experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of software experience.
• Secret Security Clearance.
• 8+ years of experience in a lead DevOps engineering role with complex designs.
• 5 years experience with AWS and Azure cloud platforms.
• 5 years scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code.
• Experience with Jenkins for CI/CD pipeline automation.
• Experience with RTOS & C++.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• AWS and/or Azure certifications.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Understanding of network security principles and practices.
• Direct customer interface experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical information environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $158,500 - $294,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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