DevOps Engineer

RKF Engineering Solutions, LLC (DBA Auria); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flex Time

11 Paid Days Off

401(k) Match

Tuition & Certifications

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Job summary

Auria is hiring a DevOps Engineer to support the MSV-TASD program in Colorado Springs and Schriever Space Force Base, CO. Onsite daily, you will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and ensure secure, scalable containerized environments.

You will collaborate with development and test teams, integrate automated testing, and manage credentials and security baselines across environments. Strong Unix/Linux and experience with Jenkins, GitLab, Jira, SonarQube are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application (required to start).
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• Experience with containerization and container runtime technologies (Docker, Podman, or similar).
• Experience with automated testing and software development pipelines (CI/CD).
• Experience deploying applications in containerized environments.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Coverity, or Jenkins.
• Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support frequent, reliable software delivery.
• Automate infrastructure deployment, scaling, and management using configuration management and scripting tools.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies (Docker, Podman) with appropriate configurations.
• Collaborate with development and test teams to improve build, integration, and deployment processes.
• Integrate automated testing and quality/security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor system and pipeline performance and implement improvements for reliability and availability.
• Ensure security, compliance, and configuration baselines across environments.
• Work with credential management tools to support secure automation and access control.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Unix/Linux

Containerization

Security clearance

Automation scripting

Collaboration

Testing

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Docker

Podman

Jenkins

GitLab Runner

Bamboo

SonarQube

Gherkin

Cucumber

Jira

GitHub

Checkmarx

Coverity

Job description

Auria is looking to hire a DevOps Engineer to support the Modeling and Simulation Vistas - Threat and Advanced Simulation Development (MSV-TASD) program in Colorado Springs and Schriever Space Force Base, CO. This role requires candidates to be onsite daily.

As a DevOps Engineer, you will work in a collaborative environment to understand system requirements and design, implement, and maintain DevOps solutions using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab Runner, Bamboo, Docker, Podman, SonarQube, Gherkin, Cucumber, and others to enable efficient, secure, and repeatable software development and delivery. You will leverage containerization technologies and secure credential and identity management solutions to support our distributed modeling and simulation environments.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support frequent, reliable software delivery
• Automate infrastructure deployment, scaling, and management using configuration management and scripting tools
• Implement and manage containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman), including rootless vs. rootful configurations where appropriate
• Collaborate closely with development and test teams to improve build, integration, and deployment processes
• Integrate automated testing and quality/security tools (e.g., static analysis, code quality, coverage) into CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor system and pipeline performance and implement improvements to ensure reliability and availability
• Ensure security, compliance, and configuration baselines are implemented and maintained across environments
• Work with identity and credential management tools (e.g., credential managers, service accounts) to support secure automation and access control

WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited institution and 5 years of related experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related experience.
• Current, active, in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application (required to start)
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Experience with containerization and container runtime technologies (Docker, Podman, or similar)
• Experience with automated testing and software development pipelines/factories (e.g., unit, integration, or acceptance tests in CI/CD)
• Experience deploying applications in containerized environments
• Experience with CI/CD and related tools such as the Atlassian tool suite, Jira, GitHub, GitLab, SonarQube, Checkmarx, Coverity, or Jenkins
• Hands-on experience with Unix/Linux operating systems
• Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS

• Strong experience with Linux administration, shell scripting, and operations in production-like environments
• Experience implementing and maintaining automated software testing and analysis within CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with hypervisors, virtualized medium- and high-trust environments (e.g., experience working with hypervisors on medium trust environments)
• Experience working with credential and identity management solutions (e.g., credential managers, service accounts, Keycloak or similar technologies) to securely manage non-interactive access
• Exposure to Kubernetes or infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) is a plus
• Experience developing software in a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment
• Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and tools such as Gherkin and Cucumber for automated acceptance testing

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $128,000 - $153,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 15, 2026

THE AURIA TEAM

Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space, National Security, and Cyber missions of federal, international, and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers' missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit, and R&D, we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.

Why You'll Love Working at Auria

We believe our team does their best work when they are well-supported, financially secure, and have the freedom to balance life outside of the office.

Time for What Matters

• Generous & Growing PTO: Start with a substantial paid time off package that increases every year you're with us.
• True Flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8-to-5.
• 11 Paid Days Off: Enjoy 6 fixed company holidays plus 5 Floating Holidays to use whenever you choose.

Invested in Your Future

• 401(k) Match-Yours to Keep Instantly: We match up to 4% of your contributions. Both your contributions and the company match are yours from day one with no vesting wait-period.
• Industry-Leading Education Support: Level up with up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications. We don't just hire talent; we grow it.

Health & Peace of Mind

• Premium Healthcare, Lower Costs: High-quality medical plans paired with a Company-Sponsored HSA to help you save for the future.
• Fully Covered Life Insurance: Breathe easy with life insurance up to $50K provided at zero cost to you.
• Holistic Support: Access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial coaching, and more.

and that's just the beginning!

The position location and work schedule are based on current business needs. Auria reserves the right to modify the work location or work arrangement, including transitioning between remote, hybrid, or on-site work, as business needs, customer requirements, or operational circumstances change. Employment with Auria is at will, meaning that either the employee or Auria may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable law.

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.