Job Description
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support a mission-critical federal program responsible for protecting national security and supporting critical operations. This role will focus on CI/CD automation, infrastructure as code, cloud deployments, and platform engineering within a highly secure environment. The ideal candidate has strong experience with GitLab runners, CI/CD pipelines, AWS CloudFormation, and automation, with programming experience in Python or similar languages.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab and related automation tools. Configure and manage GitLab runners to support scalable software delivery. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using AWS CloudFormation. Support cloud deployments, automation, monitoring, and operational improvements within AWS environments. Partner with development and operations teams to improve release processes and system reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve deployment, infrastructure, and application issues. Implement DevOps best practices, security controls, and automation solutions. Contribute to platform modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills and Requirements
5+ years of DevOps, Platform Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related experience. Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines. Strong experience with GitLab, including GitLab runners. Experience with AWS CloudFormation and infrastructure automation. Experience working in AWS cloud environments. Scripting or development experience with Python, Bash, or similar languages. Experience supporting Linux environments. Strong understanding of source control and software delivery best practices. Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Docker and containerization experience. Kubernetes experience. Terraform experience. Experience supporting federal government or national security programs. Experience in highly available, mission-critical environments
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.