Mid CI/CD & Platform Automation Engineer (DevOps)

About the role

Join Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) as a Mid CI/CD & Platform Automation Engineer (DevOps) and support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology. Chenega Agile Real-Time Solutions (CARS) provides integrated enterprise IT support to Federal customers, employing Subject Matter Experts with decades of experience. In this role, you will design and develop high-performance, secure, and automated pipelines for deploying Esri technology in cloud and on-premises environments, partnering closely with software developers and cloud engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps 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 development lifecycle.
• 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 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 generation of SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts.
• 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 supply chain security from source code to the final distributed package.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, DevOps, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3+ years of relevant experience (including internships, open-source work, or academic projects) in DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation.
• 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a 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.
• Exposure to automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript preferred).

Skills

• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team setting.
• Capable of managing multiple efforts with time-related constraints in a fast-paced contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• 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; experience working in a home office setting and training end users on technical issues.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and support over the phone; strong phone skills, professional demeanor, and customer service experience.
• Strong 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), including compute services and storage services (e.g., S3, Blob Storage).

How you'll grow

At Chenega MIOS, professional development is embedded in the core culture. The professional development plan focuses on helping team members at every level identify and use their strengths. Opportunities include hands-on experience in a fast-changing business environment, on-the-job learning, and formal development programs to continue growing throughout your career.

Benefits

Chenega MIOS offers a broad range of benefits, including well-being programs and initiatives to maintain a positive, supportive culture where team members can excel and lead healthy, happy lives. The organization also emphasizes corporate citizenship, focusing on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to drive positive social impact in communities.

Pay

Estimated salary/wage: USD $145,000.00/year, up to USD $165,000.00/year.