DEVOPS ENGINEER

Ignite Now; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Now is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our System Administration Support Team supporting the WPAFB customer. You will design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, enhance automation, and ensure secure, reliable software releases.

You will collaborate with system administrators, developers, platform engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to deliver mission-critical outcomes. Ideal candidates have hands-on CI/CD tooling experience, scripting proficiency, and a detailed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience implementing security within CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar tools.
• Scripting in Python, Bash, Go or similar.
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain Windows Servers and network systems.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space.
• Test updates to enterprise system software to ensure compatibility.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures.
• Perform performance and network tuning.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Python, Bash, Go)

Security in CI/CD

Collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Docker

Podman

CRI-O

AWS

Azure

Grafana

Prometheus

ELK stack

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Job Title

DEVOPS ENGINEER

Location

Dayton, OH US (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-Time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI

Job Description

Ignitersoperatein the world’s most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters’ hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML,spaceand missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.

Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is currently seeking driven, detail-oriented DevOps Engineer with expertise in CI/CD automation to join our System Administration Support Team in support of our WPAFB customer. In this role, you will work closely with the system administrators, software developers, platform engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to design, build, and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines. The candidate will be responsible for enhancing automation, improving deployment efficiency, and ensuring the security and reliability of software releases

Job Requirements

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform Installation and Maintenance of Windows Servers and network systems.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space;
• Install and Maintain Windows Servers and network systems.
• Test updates to enterprise system software to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Performance and network tuning
• Develop best practices with respect to process and documentation/templates

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Support DevOps initiatives by developing and implementing security within a CI/CD pipeline.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar tools
• Writing and managing pipeline configurations
• Automating build, test, and deployment workflows
• Develop and implement security assessment automation tools to support DevOps practices
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security assurance into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Conduct security assessments and risk analysis on new and existing software.
• Proficiency with scripting and automation such as Python, Bash, Go, or similar
• Implementing automated security and compliance checks in CI/CD pipelines
• Securing CI/CD pipelines and software supply chains
• Assist in developing security training and awareness for technical staff.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified GitLab CI/CD Specialist or similar DevOps-related certification
• Containerization experience using Docker, Podman, CRI-O, or similar
• Experience with Cloud Platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Familiarity with monitoring & logging tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and ELK stack
• Experience with Zero Trust architectures, SELinux, or hardened Linux distributions
• Familiarity with ICAM (identity, credential, and access management) systems and concepts such as user and service account authentication
• Experience with OpenTelemetry for logging, metrics, and tracing
• Develop and track Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address identified security vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python, Go, or Java

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Education Requirements:

Work Location

Work Location

• Primary Location: NASIC, 4180 Watson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
• Work Environment: Shared workspaces with other contractors and Government personnel. Non-standard work hours may be required.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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