DevOps Engineer, II with Security Clearance

Worker Type Regular

Job Description Summary The Dev Ops Engineer II helps design, develop, launch, support, and optimize the development and test infrastructure that keeps developers building and QA verifying. This role owns the pipelines, environments, and lab hardware they depend on, working directly with developers, QA/automation engineers, program managers, IT/system administrators, information security, and other functional areas as required .

Position Responsibilities:

* Works with developers and QA engineers to design, build, and maintain Git Lab CI/CD pipelines that build, test, and deliver software across many components
* Builds and maintains multi-architecture (ARM
64/amd
64) Docker images, multistage Dockerfiles , and development containers used across projects
* Administers and maintains Git Lab, CI runners (including container/Kubernetes-based runners), and related source control and automation tooling
* Helps maintain the team's lab and test infrastructure, acting as a technical steward for the hardware and environments that developers and QA depend on
* Sets up development, test, and build environments for the team
* Helps perform tasks related to system administration
* Installs, tests, and verifies software products; supports team members with build and installation issues
* Defines and implements software version control processes, policies, and procedures
* Identifies and automates manual processes, including infrastructure-as-code where appropriate
* Builds security into the pipeline ( Dev Sec Ops  ), supporting software scans (e.g., SAST), SBOM generation, dependency and artifact management, and secure build practices
* Participates in enhancing current build infrastructure, deployment, and Dev Ops processes
* Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
* Bachelor's degree in Science , Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
* Minimum 2 - 5 years of work experience managing Dev Ops operations and tools (e.g., Git Lab and Git Lab CI, Git Hub, Artifactory, Xray), including branching, tagging, merging and release management oversight
* Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and with containerization using Docker (multistage builds, docker-compose, development containers)
* Proficiency scripting in Python and Bash
* Experience with Linux administration (e.g., RHEL and Ubuntu)
* Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodology
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Demonstrated ability to implement process improvements, streamline activities, and develop efficiencies
* Must hold or be able to obtain a Secret clearance Other Qualifications & Desired

Competencies:

* Advanced degree
* Certifications in networking, security, and related areas
* Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, including managed offerings such as EKS)
* Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools such as Ansible and Terraform
* Experience with Dev Sec Ops  practices, including software scans (SAST), SBOM generation, secure build/artifact management, STIGs, and IATT / Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
* Familiarity with managing lab and test hardware and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments
* Exposure to embedded, robotics, UAS, or ROS-based software builds is a plus
* Embraces AI-assisted tooling to automate infrastructure, pipelines, and related engineering work
* Demonstrates competency in contributing to strategic planning of infrastructure requirements in support of business growth objectives
* Working knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards
* Communicates ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
* Successfully works within a multi-project environment and supports multiple internal customers
* Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
* Demonstrates strong interpersonal, leadership and communication (verbal and written) skills
* Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain internal and external trusting, professional relationships
* Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
* Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
* Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
* Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
* Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above one's own interests Physical Demands:
* Ability to work in an office or field testing environment (Constant)
* Required to sit and stand for long periods ; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Special Requirements :
* U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder ) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C.…