Staff Infrastructure / DevSecOps Engineer (TS / SCI with Full Scope

Staff Platform Engineer

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today. Join the ARKA team to learn how Beyond Begins Here. Discover your next career opportunity now!

Position Overview

We are looking to fill a need for a Staff Platform Engineer located on-site in King of Prussia, PA. You will be working closely with a talented team to deliver a complex software application into operations. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to grow and hone your skills with other talented members at ARKA. Our ideal candidate is an Infrastructure / DevOps Engineer who is a hard charging self-starter that can come onto a team and begin to produce quickly. You should have a basic understanding of Kubernetes, AWS, containerization, automated test, and deployment pipelines. We offer generous relocation benefits for eligible candidates. In support of work / life balance, many positions are available for a flexible schedule within the pay period. Ask us about the opportunity for flex scheduling if that's of interest to you.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related engineering field
• 8+ years of Infrastructure / DevOps experience
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and engage with virtual or remote teams
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of Kubernetes and deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters
• Experience with using Helm charts to deploy software to Kubernetes clusters (ie. Argo CD)
• Strong experience with at least one of the major cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Experience working with CI / CD pipelines and tools (Gitlab, Jenkins, Github Actions, etc)
• Scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, GitHub workflows)
• IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP+)
• Active TS / SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Fully Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

Location

King of Prussia, PA Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer

EHS / Environmental Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move / lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements

This position requires an active TS / SCI U.S. Government Security Clearance with Fully Adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph.

Visa Restrictions

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.