About the Role: 

AFS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cloud Platform Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Cloud Native Applications & DevSecOps (DSOP), including automation, cloud services, container orchestration & software development. This role requires a strong foundation in Linux engineering with skills in containerization technologies, CICD, and experience working in public and private clouds. The candidate will have a proven track record in automating software deployments and implementing solutions to accelerate release cycles. This role’s core responsibility revolves around empowering development teams with a robust platform that streamlines processes and enhances collaboration. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Implement, maintain, and support build, integration & test, and deployment pipelines, utilizing tools such as Kubernetes, Gitlab, ArgoCD, etc, across hybrid cloud computing environments. 

• Read and understand various application programming interfaces (APIs) and implement automation as required. 

• Develop & Improve automation for efficient deployment and management of cloud resources using tools such as Terraform, Ansible. 

• Integrate security and compliance into the platform by implementing services such as encryption and access management to meet DISA STIGs compliance with security standards and policies across hybrid containerized environments. 

• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps practices into the software development lifecycle, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 

• Assist development teams with implementing containerized deployments utilizing tools such as Kustomize, Helm and Docker/Podman. 

• Account for disaster recovery scenarios, implement & test backup and recovery procedures. 

• Monitor the environment for performance metrics and alerts, identify bottlenecks and implement effective solutions. 

• Stay abreast of latest DevSecOps and Cloud Native technologies and work with stakeholders to recommend more efficient solutions. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 3 years' direct experience in a DevSecOps role or related experience. 

• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration. 

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes. 

• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. Such as, but not limited to Bash, Python, Go, Rust 

• Demonstrated experience in automating cloud deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC). 

• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II Certification. 

Amazing to Have: 

• Familiarity with open-source tooling, contributing to open-source tools, ability to find root cause and open useful issues. 

• Prior experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Consul, Linkerd) 

• Background in VMWARE vSphere and Amazon Web Services (AWS) 

• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments. 

• Possess one or more of the following certifications:

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
• AWS DevOps Professional
• GIAC Cloud Security Automation
• HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate or equivalent experience 

Clearance:

• An Active TS/SCI is required

#LI-Defense 

About the Role: 
AFS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer (CICD) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of creating, maintaining, and optimizing GitLab, and other pipelines. This role requires expertise in making pipelines scalable and reusable, building processes for various programming languages, and integrating security and compliance automation into the pipelines and a strong foundation in Linux engineering with advanced skills in containerization technologies. The candidate will have a proven track record in enhancing CI/CD processes and ensuring robust and secure software delivery. 

Core Responsibilities: 

• Design, create, maintain, and optimize GitLab pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable CI/CD processes. 

• Develop scalable and reusable pipeline components to standardize and streamline the software development lifecycle. 

• Implement and manage build processes for various programming languages, ensuring consistency and efficiency across different projects. 

• Automate security and compliance checks within the CI/CD pipelines to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations. 

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate DevSecOps practices into the software development lifecycle, especially as it pertains to creating, maintaining and optimizing pipelines. 

• Monitor pipeline performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to enhance speed and reliability. 

• Ensure pipelines are designed to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) best practices. 

• Stay abreast of the latest CI/CD and DevSecOps technologies and recommend more efficient and secure solutions. 

• Working with tools like kustomize, helm, bash, etc. and manipulate data structures such as JSON, YAML, XML. 

•  Building and optimizing container images and the automation of these builds. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 3 years' of direct experience in CI/CD or DevSecOps related fields. 

• Extensive experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including creating, maintaining, and optimizing them. 

• Proficient in scripting and automation using languages such as Bash, Python, Go, or similar. 

• Knowledge of networking concepts and protocols such as, but not limited to: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, etc. 

 Nice to have:

• Possess and maintain relevant industry certifications related to CI/CD, DevOps, or security. 

• Familiarity with open-source tooling, contributing to open-source tools, ability to diagnose issues and create valuable bug reports. 

• Solid understanding of agile, kanban, and general DevSecOps principles. 

• Prior experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 

• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, vSphere). 

• Proficient in applying security and compliance standards within CI/CD pipelines. 

• Ability to program in multiple languages. 

Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI is required

#LI-Defense 

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI clearance is required

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

We're looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us.

What You’ll Do

• Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
• Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.
• Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models.
• Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team’s dataset roadmap to power Speechify’s next-generation consumer and enterprise products.

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
• Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
• Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer

• A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
• An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
• A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
• An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
• Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
• Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
• Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
• Work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.

Compensation: The United States base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity depending on experience

Think you’re a good fit for this job? 

Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.

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Refer them! 

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

AFS is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Transformation Practitioner. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of implementing various security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. This role requires a strong foundation in security pipeline automation and containerization technologies, as well as proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within applications and data. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing security solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments and will be able to work collaboratively with other IT professionals to ensure the security of the organization's systems and data.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions (Scanning, IDS/IPS, NIDS/NIPS, SIEM) in a hybrid environment.
• Empower developers and data scientists’ customers to move fast while championing security at the start, understand friction points and implement solutions.
• Make sure appropriate measures are implemented for secure application development and supply chain protection.
• Research and recommend technical solutions to various controls by understanding NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSSI 1253 & assist in developing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Lead the effort in closing out Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items that are associated with technology-related control items and findings.
• Responsible for implementing security solutions within container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability assessments via implementing CI jobs to scan for various security defects such as SAST, DAST & container scanning.
• Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies.
• Collaborating with other IT professionals to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of latest security threats, tools and techniques and recommend defense in depth strategies to mitigate risk to the organization.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team on cybersecurity best practices and basic cyber hygiene.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or Master’s degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Preferred candidate has a background in incident response and/or DevSecOps.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. IE: Bash, Python, Go, Rust
• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
• Demonstrated experience in automating deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II Certification.
• Possess one or more of the following certifications:
  • AWS DevOps Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist
  • GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
  • Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)

Nice to have

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI is required

AFS is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security DevOps Engineer. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of implementing various security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. This role requires a strong foundation in security pipeline automation and containerization technologies, as well as proficiency in applying DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and operating within applications and data. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successfully designing and implementing security solutions in both on-premises and cloud environments and will be able to work collaboratively with other IT professionals to ensure the security of the organization's systems and data.

Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage security solutions (Scanning, IDS/IPS, NIDS/NIPS, SIEM) in cloud environments as well as cloud air-gapped environments.
• Empower developers and data scientists’ customers to move fast while championing security at the start, understand friction points and implement solutions.
• Make sure appropriate measures are implemented for secure application development and supply chain protection.
• Research and recommend technical solutions to various controls by understanding NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSSI 1253 & assist in developing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Lead the effort in closing out Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) items that are associated with technology-related control items and findings.
• Responsible for implementing security solutions within container orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability assessments via implementing CI jobs to scan for various security defects such as SAST, DAST & container scanning.
• Apply DISA STIGs to ensure compliance with security standards and policies.
• Collaborating with other IT professionals to ensure that security is integrated into all aspects of the organization's IT infrastructure.
• Stay abreast of latest security threats, tools and techniques and recommend defense in depth strategies to mitigate risk to the organization.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the team on cybersecurity best practices and basic cyber hygiene.

Amazing to Have:

• Direct experience with Elasticsearch, Kibana (ELK) Stack deployment and maintenance to include fleet and agent setup.
• AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) experience.
• Gitlab CI/CD pipeline engineering experience.
• Familiarity with one or more of Java/Kotlin/NPM programming languages.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or Masters Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Preferred candidate has a background in incident response and/or DevSecOps.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix Administration.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in one or more computer programming languages commonly used in scripting & automation. IE: Bash, Python, Go, or Rust
• Proficient in applying DISA STIGs within cloud and containerized environments.
• Demonstrated experience in automating deployments and developing infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Strong background in DevOps practices and tools, including Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and Terraform.
• Possess and maintain relevant DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II

Nice to have

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience.

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI is required

Note:  we are unable to hire in every state 

Summary: Responsible for provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, maintenance support of endpoint hardware, software, applications and access in a mixed Windows and macOS environment. 

Key Responsibilities: “To simplify complexities for each customer.” 

Customer Service 

• Respond to escalated requests for assistance within established SLAs. 

• Participate in after-hours, on-call support rotation as necessary. 

 Project Management 

• Create project plans within identified PM toolset. Identifies all resources, objectives, subtasks and timelines.  

• Own and manage new hire onboarding, laptop refresh, application upgrade, and similar initiatives in the end-user support space. 

 Documentation 

• Create and maintain technical documentation including standard operating procedures, user guides, knowledge base articles, diagrams and system configurations. 

• Research escalated issues, identify, implement, and document resolutions. 

• Perform knowledge transfer to MSP partner organizations. 

 Strategic Initiatives 

• Actively engages in driving strategic initiatives in the end user/endpoint space, and the related goals, to ensure the most optimal outcome. 

 Communication 

• Effectively communicates using written, oral, non-verbal, and active listening skills.  Has the ability to clearly present an idea or concept so others understand, lets others speak, and engages productively in difficult conversations while upholding our ethical values. 

 Endpoint Engineering 

• Collaborate across IT functional teams to resolve complex issues or assigned tasks as well as design, evaluate, implement, and maintain approved modifications to systems, services and processes. 

• Ensure compliance with security policies and procedures for all systems administered. 

• Manage the approved application catalog, including evaluating, packaging, testing, and deploying end user applications via standard channels. 

 Process Improvement 

• Evaluate completed work requests to assess resolution, identify recurring problems, and ensure resolution is documented and shared with L1 and L2 support teams. 

• Review ongoing processes for user onboarding, laptop provisioning, etc., for opportunities to improve automation, resilience, and repeatability.  After identifying opportunities, lead and drive efforts to implement and test code and process changes. 

• Continuously evaluate existing endpoint environments compared to upcoming technology changes.  Identify and implement changes as necessary to remain current with best practices and current tools. 

 Professional Development 

• Stay informed on current and emerging technologies and standards. 

• Identify key gaps in technical and procedural knowledge and create action plans for continued professional development. 

 Qualifications/Education/Certifications: 

Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s degree preferred, plus minimum of 4 years relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Intune and/or Jamf endpoint administration certifications preferred. 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Variable work hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required due to the nature of installed technologies and utilization requirements. 

 Required: 

• 4-6 years supporting Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 

• Policy creation in Intune, Jamf 

• Experience creating and testing install packages to be deployed via Intune/Company Portal and Jamf 

• Experience coding and testing device management scripts and endpoint remediations 

• Familiarity with programming or scripting – PowerShell, Python, bash 

• Must be comfortable with change, close collaboration, and have conflict resolution skills 

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Agile / DevOps values 

• Demonstrated knowledge of security protocols and practices 

• Ability to communicate technical topics to a non-technical audience 

 Preferred: 

• Microsoft 365 administration 

• Azure VDI support 

• User management via Active Directory / Entra  

• Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow 

 Role-Based Competencies: 

• Shows Drive & Initiative 

• Collaboration & Teamwork 

• Delivers Quality Results Timely 

• Communicates Effectively 

• Job Knowledge & Skills 

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:  

Duties are performed primarily in a home office setting utilizing computer equipment.  Travel to attend meetings and visit locations throughout the country may be required.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  

*** Job descriptions will be reviewed and are subject to changes of business necessity.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

AFS is seeking a Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer to lead the design, build, and automation of our cutting-edge hybrid cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate is passionate about building secure, scalable, and highly available platforms on AWS and other cloud platforms utilizing cloud-native technologies. Your expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), container orchestration with EKS, and CI/CD pipelines will be critical to empowering our development & data science teams with a robust, self-service platform. While our primary focus is AWS, experience in a hybrid environment with VMware is a plus.

Responsibilities

• AWS Infrastructure & Architecture: Design, build, and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure environments primarily within AWS. Implement and manage core AWS services, including networking (VPC, Transit Gateway), Kubernetes (EKS), compute (EC2, Lambda), storage (S3, EBS), and databases (RDS). Architect and operate containerized workloads using Amazon EKS, including cluster management, scaling, and security.
• DevSecOps & Automation: Champion and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate all aspects of cloud resource provisioning and management. Develop, manage, and optimize robust CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid and reliable software delivery. Master AWS IAM, creating and managing roles, policies, and permissions based on the principle of least privilege. Develop custom automation scripts and tooling (e.g., using Python, Go, or Bash) to streamline operations and eliminate manual processes, heavily focusing on the usage of API’s.
• Security & Compliance: Integrate security best practices directly into the platform and pipelines (DevSecOps). Implement and enforce security controls, encryption, and access management to meet compliance standards such as DISA STIGs. Collaborate with security teams to implement robust monitoring solutions.
• Team Enablement & Collaboration: Act as a cloud subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to development teams to optimize their use of the platform. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate new cloud-native technologies and recommend solutions that enhance efficiency and capability. Champion foundational best practices, including Git workflows and the proficient use of AI tools to accelerate development and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience (approximately 10 years in cloud/software engineering).
• Must possess and maintain required DoD 8140 certifications.
• Expert-level proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with Terraform or other similar languages
• Deep experience with container orchestration, specifically designing and managing Amazon EKS 
• Strong command of AWS IAM roles, policies, and security best practices.
• Solid understanding of cloud networking, Linux/Unix administration, and security principles.
• Proficiency with Git and modern GitOps workflows.
• Deep understanding of advanced networking concepts, DNS, gateways in a hybrid/multi-cloud context.
• Extensive expertise in advanced networking, including DNS management and gateway configuration, to support robust connectivity and integration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
• Understanding of common authentication mechanisms, OIDC, OAuth2, LDAP, SAML.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Experience with VMware vSphere in a hybrid cloud context.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible.
• Familiarity with other public clouds (Azure, GCP). Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Any of the following certification(s): AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional AWS Certified Security - Specialty Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate/Professional GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI is required

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite position in Tampa, FL, Huntsville , or Northern, VA.

Job Overview

The Systems Engineer 2 supports the development, integration, and sustainment of complex aerospace and defense systems throughout the program lifecycle. This position contributes to defining system architectures, developing and managing requirements, and ensuring technical solutions meet customer, mission, and regulatory objectives.

Essential Functions

• Support the development, decomposition, and documentation pf system and subsystem-level requirements, including specified and derived requirements, in accordance with program and contract objectives.
• Support the full requirements lifecycle, including identification, traceability, verification, validation, and configuration management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as system block diagrams, interface control documents (ICDs), specifications, user manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in systems engineering planning, including risk management, resource allocation, schedule coordination, and technical performance assessment.
• Apply disciplined systems engineering principles to analyze, plan, and evaluate design, integration, test, and sustainment activities in accordance with established processes and standards (e.g., INCOSE, MIL-STD, AS9100).
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, tools, and controls to ensure consistency and compliance across programs.
• Support ground test, hot-fire, integration, and flight test planning and execution
• Assist with defining propulsion system architectures, including engines, RATO units, ignition systems, fuel delivery, and controls
• Manage propulsion interfaces with airframe, avionics, power, controls, and safety systems
• Support certification, compliance, and range safety requirements as applicable
• Support technical issue resolution across research, development, production, and lifecycle sustainment phases for manned and unmanned aircraft systems or mission-related platforms.
• Support the preparation and review of engineering analyses, technical reports, change proposals, and other supporting documentation for internal and customer delivery.
• Participate in and support technical and programmatic reviews, including Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews (PDR/CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), integration meetings, and flight or laboratory test events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support successful program execution.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations, maintenance, modification, and research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities across the system lifecycle.
• Working familiarity with MIL-STD-810 (environmental testing) and MIL-STD-461/464 (EMI/EMC and electromagnetic environmental effects) test standards, including application in qualification and verification planning.
• Demonstrated proficiency with configuration management tools such as Jama Connect, Windchill, DOORS, or Git, and a solid understanding of CM principles per MIL-HDBK-61A and AS9100 frameworks.
• Working knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or Perl) for process automation, data parsing, or test result analysis is desirable but not required.
• Proven ability to plan and prioritize work effectively, manage and prioritize concurrent technical tasks, and make sound, data-driven decisions in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize data into practical, actionable engineering solutions.
• Proficient written and verbal communication

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 3+ years of relevant engineering experience supporting defense, aerospace, or related technical programs.
• Experience with report template scripting (e.g., Jama Velocity templates or equivalent markup) for automating documentation and customizing data exports.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.

Available Location: Tampa or Miami

Senior Solutions Engineer -  Mid-Market - Tampa

What we look for in our Senior Solutions Engineers

Our Solutions Engineers come from a wide range of backgrounds: financial consulting, engineering, software development, product management, customer support, and project delivery. We're serious about building a diverse team. When hiring we look for diversity of experience combined with genuine curiosity for our technology.

Ultimately, you are passionate about technology and have the ability to explain complex technical concepts in easy-to-understand terms. You are naturally curious, and an avid builder who is not afraid to get your hands dirty. You appreciate the diversity of challenges in working with customers, and look forward to helping them realize the full promise of Cloudflare. On the Solutions Engineering team, you will find a collaborative environment where everyone brings different strengths and jumps in to help each other.

Responsibilities

• As critical members of Cloudflare’s sales team, Solutions Engineers drive technical discussions and implementations to help generate new business, expand existing business, and keep our customers happy.
• In business generation and expansion, you’ll be tasked with qualification of prospect and customer use cases, technical requirements discovery, leading demonstrations, solution identification and design, and collaborative work on proofs-of-concept (PoCs).
• For our existing customers, Solutions Engineers are part of a dedicated account team that advises the customer on technical best practices, implementation of Cloudflare products and features, and strategic guidance on internet security and performance.
• The role requires 20-30% travel to attend meetings with prospects or customers, attend conferences and other industry events, and to collaborate with your Cloudflare teammates.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with a scripting language (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Bash, Lua, Go) and a desire to expand those skills.
• Expertise in internet technologies: OSI Model layers 1-7, BGP, GRE, TCP/UDP, DNS (authoritative and recursive), HTTP(S), SSL / TLS.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Framework and SASE related concepts.
• 12 years plus of experience in a customer-facing sales or consulting role.
• Technical curiosity and passion: Cloudflare is at the cutting edge of internet technology, and our Solutions Engineers are viewed as subject-matter experts. It’s incumbent on us to stay up to date not only with Cloudflare’s specific products, but with industry trends.
• A focus on learning, teaching, collaboration, mentorship, and growth, not only personally but also within the team and company.
• Aside from technical and collaborative skills, we place a high value on project management, relationship building, and EQ.

Desired

• You've built web applications before, or contributed to existing web applications in a meaningful way.
• You understand the role of a firewall, the difference between L3, L4, and L7 firewalls, and that ‘ACL’ doesn't always mean Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
• You're not afraid of command-line interfaces, RESTful APIs, or analyzing HTTP request and response in a browser’s web inspector.
• You can describe the differences between CSRF, XSS, and SQLi in detail, and Cloudflare's role in defending against them.
• Understanding of, or experience with, regulatory requirements such a PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOC-2.
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. Reminder: this is not a strict requirement at all. Candidates from all walks of life are welcome.

Bonus Points

• Graduate-level degrees in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields. Reminder: this is not a strict requirement at all. Candidates from all walks of life are welcome.
• Certifications

More About You

• You can translate technical concepts and jargon for a wide variety of audiences: from systems engineers, to front-end developers, through to IT managers and C-levels in organizations.
• You want to be constantly learning new things and teaching what you've learned to the broader team through internal and external blog posts, team demos, and product training sessions.
• You have a knack for understanding problems and finding creative ways to solve them. Our product suite is ever-growing, and knowing how to identify which parts will solve a customer's particular problem is important.
• You understand how to manage a project, work to deadlines, and prioritize between competing demands.

Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for a Tier 1 Systems Administrator to provide support across the company. This position will require on-site support in Tampa, FL. Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring and maintaining corporate IT infrastructure and tools.
• Supporting delivery teams with IT requirements, ensuring compliance with corporate protocols.
• Upgrading, installing, and configuring new hardware and software to meet corporate objectives.
• Implementing security protocols and procedures to prevent potential threats.
• Creating and managing user accounts and performing access control.
• Performing diagnostic tests and debugging procedures to optimize computer systems. 
• Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data.
• Endpoint hardware and software troubleshooting. 

Required Qualifications:

• Proven customer service experience
• Working knowledge of software engineering concepts, principles, and theories
• Working knowledge of the software development process
• Proven ability to grasp and apply new information quickly
• Strong desire to grow in a DevOps environment
• Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Ability to handle ever increasing responsibility and assignments with growing complexity
• Work as an integral part of a team and thrive in collaborative environments
• Thrives in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments 
• Working knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting
• Ability to be creative, innovative and responsible, and able to master good decision-making skills
• Ability to learn and apply company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to recognize and clearly report relevant information
• Experience with Linux, Windows, or macOS
• US Citizenship and clearable to a Top Secret security clearance or higher

Desired Qualifications:

• CompTIA Security+
• Tier 1 help desk experience
• Working knowledge of Jira, development tools/environments
• Experience safely updating and patching libraries and applications
• Experience addressing issues in Apache and application logs
• Experience using Bash, Python, or Google Web Toolkit (GWT)
• Building and maintaining security-complaint systems
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent work experience

The estimated salary range for this role is $55,000.00 - $65,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset. 

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