Senior CI​/CD & Platform Automation Engineer; DevOps

Senior CI/CD & Platform Automation Engineer (Dev Ops)

Vienna, VA

The Senior CI/CD & Platform Automation Engineer (Dev Ops) will design and develop high-performance, secure, and automated pipelines for the deployment of Esri technology in the cloud and on-premises.

• Exposure to designing, implementing, and maintaining high-speed CI/CD pipelines using Git Hub Actions/Azure Dev Ops for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on-premises build automation
• Architect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycle
• Work with the team to help lead the design of the next-generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments to ensure seamless distribution of the ArcGIS API and its dependencies
• Build and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release system
• Implement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts
• Work with the team to help design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; assist in automated load and performance testing of the Python stack to identify regressions before release
• Identify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, "everything-as-code" processes
• Oversee the lifecycle of third-party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed package
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Dev Ops, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of relevant experience (including internships, open-source work, or academic projects) in Dev Ops, CI/CD, or platform automation
  • Hands‑on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)
  • Experience working with YAML-based pipeline configurations and infrastructure definitions
  • Exposure to automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript preferred)
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform, or similar IaC frameworks
• Active or Current (within two years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

• Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM-related field
• Experience automating backend systems and operational workflows
• Familiarity with release engineering and deployment strategies such as blue/green, canary, etc.
• Experience integrating security scanning into pipelines (SAST/DAST, container scanning)
• Exposure to Kubernetes-based delivery environments
• Exposure to Dev Sec Ops  practices and secure development pipelines
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments

• Ability to work independently and yet be effective within a team setting
• Must be capable of managing multiple efforts with time‑related constraints in a fast‑paced contracting environment
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals
• Friendly presence, helpful attitude, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications, and experience working in a home office setting, as well as the ability to train end users on frequently asked technical issues
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; good phone skills, professional demeanor, and previous customer service experience strongly desired
• Good problem‑solving skills; ability to visualize a problem/situation and think abstractly to solve it
• Familiarity with Linux environments and containerized workflows
• Ability to write and optimize Docker files and support container‑based deployments
• Understanding of artifact management, dependency management, and secure build practices
• Familiarity with SBOM tools and artifact signing concepts
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), especially
    • Compute services
    • Storage services (e.g., S3, Blob Storage)

At Chenega MIOS, we value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.