DevOps Engineer

• Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and Jenkins for cloud-native and on-premises workflows
• Architect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the development lifecycle
• Lead design of the next-generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments
• Build and manage build infrastructure (runners, nodes, registries) using automated provisioning for high availability and scalability
• Implement automated security gatekeeping including SBOM generation, vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts
• Design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; support automated load and performance testing
• Identify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows to modern "everything-as-code" processes
• Oversee lifecycle of third-party dependencies to ensure a secure supply chain from source code to final distributed package

Requirements Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, DevOps, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 1+ years of relevant experience in DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation (including internships, open-source, or academic projects)
• Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)
• Experience 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
• 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), including compute and storage services
• US Citizenship required
• Active or current (within two years of active) Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, 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 DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage ? Coverage for eligible employees and family through CareFirst and VSP.
• Paid Time Off ? PTO granted in accordance with contract requirements.
• Paid Holidays ? 11 federal holidays observed annually.
• Disability & Life Insurance ? Short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage included.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan ? Competitive plan managed through Ameritas.
• Professional Training ? Formal training provided as required, with additional learning opportunities based on role.