Software Engineer, DevOps / Platform

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is seeking a Software Engineer, DevOps / Platform to join our team. This position is full-time and will support the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM in a remote capacity.

• Responsible for providing software delivery as a service to developers across the institution.
• Help shape the platforms and modernize enterprise software delivery across LANL using zero trust principles.

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or computer engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Led or participated in a previous DevOps transformation to the cloud or platform engineering.
• Experience of administering and managing Linux systems at scale.
• Expertise with networking design, implementation and operations.
• Proficient knowledge of authentication and authorization technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of various infrastructure methodologies such as security, name services, and so on.
• Experience with Python or Go Programming, Agile & LEAN Principles and Practices, Software Development Lifecycle, CI/CD & Continuous Delivery, Managing Infrastructure at Scale, Deep understanding of building and managing infrastructure within Amazon Web Services, OWASP Principles and Practices.
• Experience working in a constrained, high security environment such as FedRAMP High, PCI, HIPAA or Sarbanes-Oxley, Metrics, Monitoring, and Observability.
• Awareness of Cloud Native Computing Foundation Projects and Principles.
• Experience in Zero Trust Principles and GitLab.
• Experience implementing and using Terraform.

• To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
• Due to the federal nature of the work, a U.S. Citizenship is required.

The NNSA's Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), located in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is a design laboratory responsible for the safety and reliability of the nuclear explosives package in nuclear weapons. This lab possesses unique capabilities in neutron scattering, enhanced surveillance, radiography, and plutonium science and engineering (energy.gov).

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 29 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors.

At the core of our operations is our guiding philosophy: our partnership, your success. We believe in the power of collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success. We partner with our clients to solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions. We partner with our communities to promote well-being by investing in local schools and non-profit organizations. We partner with our employees and remain committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace.

BENEFITS: To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a highly competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

COMPENSATION: GEM does not publish salary ranges on external job boards; all ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges. GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience.