I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

• Develop automated CI/CD build/deployment pipelines using Jenkins (CloudBees), Artifactory, Kubernetes (OpenShift), Docker, Ansible and Bitbucket.
• Develop automated tests using Ansible, Selenium, JMeter, JUnit and/or other applicable tools.
• Assist with the deployment, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, updates/upgrades of Kafka and Elastic clusters and environments.
• Configure applications to integrate network data into an Elastic (ELK) stack hosted in an AWS cloud environment.
• Configure applications in accordance to meet DoD security standards, including DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Maintain JIRA projects, workflows, permissions, and users to include adding external plug-ins and modifying JQL as needed.
• Work with JIRA filters, reporting, dashboards, workflows, fields, and JIRA administration.
• Test new versions of the JIRA tools and plug-ins to ensure compatibility.
• Work with an Agile team, attend daily scrums and demonstrate working software while collaborating with a geographically distributed (remote) team.
• Frequently communicate and collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure successful completion of project objectives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation, infrastructure and system issues.
• Proactively and independently identify, report, monitor and mitigate technical risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline, plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience developing software in an Agile environment, including the ability to quickly learn new technologies on a rapidly growing project.
• Ability to multi-task, self-assign work, and work in a geographically distributed team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Experience with distributed version control software such as Git and Bitbucket.
• Experience working with the Atlassian product suite, with specific focus on JIRA as a Project/Application Administrator.
• Expert level Atlassian tool administration knowledge on JIRA and Confluence, a plus.
• Ability to construct custom dashboards using various filter types in JIRA.
• Ability to construct Confluence pages and integrate JIRA projects with Confluence pages.
• Experience in performing Atlassian installations, migrations, and plugin installation.
• Experience developing software on a Linux platform.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of Software Engineering.
• Strong communication skills that enable proactive and effective collaboration with a virtual team, including the ability to clearly articulate status and present to both customers and program leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and attention to detail, including excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret security clearance prior to start date.
• Ability to obtain a security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ CE or CISSP, within 60 days of start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full software lifecycle experience (design, development, test, deployment), including deployment to a production environment.
• Experience developing software in an Agile environment, including the ability to quickly learn new technologies on a rapidly growing project.
• Software development experience with Python and Java and SQL, including integration experience with JSON/REST web services, as well as the parsing, generation and validation of JSON. Working knowledge of JavaScript.
• Experience designing, developing and deploying software in a cloud environment (AWS is a plus).
• Experience designing, building and deploying DevOps pipelines with Bitbucket, Git, Jenkins, Artifactory and Ansible (or equivalent tools).
• Experience designing and implementing application deployment pipelines and developing software in a containerized environment with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Working knowledge of Git and experience with development workflows in GitHub, Bitbucket or an equivalent tool.
• Experience with Atlassian tools, including Bitbucket integrations with JIRA and Confluence.
• Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language), a plus.
• Experience working remotely with a geographically dispersed team.
• Experience working as part of an Agile software development team. Formal Agile methodology certification (e.g., SCRUM) is a plus.
• Software analysis and design experience, including the ability to research, analyze, select and design integrations for APIs, as well as develop extensions/plugins for existing tools/components.
• Experience creating software design artifacts, including the creation of functional, technical, and architectural design documentation as well as test cases and installation, deployment and configuration documentation.
• Experience leading code, document and other artifact reviews.
• Experience with network monitoring and performance tools, security management tools, and network authentication tools (e.g., Cisco EPNM, Ciena MCP, Broadcom CAPM, Cisco ISE).
• Experience developing and deploying software in a DoD environment (DISA experience is a plus), including experience building and deploying software applications that meet DoD security standards, including updating applications and code to meet security scans and meeting security implementation guidelines (e.g. STIGs).
• Currently possess an active DoD Secret or higher security clearance.
• Hold an active security certification that meets DOD 8570 IAT level II or higher, such as Security+ CE or CISSP.

Essential Requirements:

US Citizenship is required.

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I2X Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

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 with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees.