CI​/CD Platform Automation Engineer; DEVOPS

CI/CD PLATFORM AUTOMATION ENGINEER (DEVOPS)

LOCATION
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Springfield VA, Vienna, VA St. Louis, MO, potentially other locations. ALL work will be onsite.

Clearance: MUST possess active Top Secret clearance

INCATech is URGENTLY searching for a CI/CD Platform Automation Engineer (DEVOPS). In this position you will design and develop high-performance, secure, and automated pipelines for deployment of Esri technology in the cloud and on-premises. You will partner closely with software developers and cloud engineers to ensure our integration.

• Exposure to Design, implement, and maintain 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.

• 1+ 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.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as:
  Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform, or similar IaC frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and containerized workflows.
• Ability to write and optimize Dockerfiles 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).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Dev Ops, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

• 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 (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.

• Health, Dental, 401K, Vision, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, etc.

INCATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.