DevOps Engineer (Engineer Software 2) - 30534

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join the U.S. Army GVSC project in Warren, MI. You will design and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications, and guide teams in tooling and process improvements.

The role requires on-site work in Warren and focuses on DevSecOps, security integration, and mentorship to foster a high-performing engineering team.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years with Masters; or HS diploma with 6 years relevant experience.
• Hands-on GitLab experience and CI/CD pipeline development.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in IaC (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible).
• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure or GCP; security tooling in DevSecOps.
• Familiarity with GitLab Runners, monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana) and log tooling (ELK/OpenSearch).
• Strong Linux admin skills, networking basics, and use of Jira/Confluence.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for multiple teams.
• Build, manage, and secure containerized applications.
• Lead migration from Bitbucket to GitLab with minimal disruption.
• Apply security best practices in build and deployment workflows.
• Mentor teammates on DevSecOps tools and processes.

Skills

GitLab

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

AWS / Azure / GCP

DevSecOps

GitLab Runner

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK / OpenSearch

Linux

Networking

Jira

Confluence

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Bitbucket to GitLab migration

GitLab Runners

Job description

Requisition Number: 30534

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $78,406.00 - $105,000.00

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience: Mid HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Role

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.


• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.


• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.


• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.


• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.


• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's "Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024" and a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking skilled and motivated Engineers to join our team.

Position Summary

HII: Mission Technologies is seeking is seeking a qualified, proactive, and customer-focused Software Engineer for The U.S. Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) in Warren, MI. We’re seeking a DevSecOps practitioner with strong experience enabling modern software delivery practices across development teams. The ideal candidate excels at designing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines, building and securing containerized applications, and guiding teams through tooling and process improvements.

This role requires on-site work in Warren, MI and cannot be performed remotely.

Come support our work with Ground Vehicle Systems Center and join a high-performing team of engineers!

Details Below!

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab for multiple software development teams.


• Build, manage, and secure containerized applications using industry-standard tools and containerization best practices.


• Lead and support migration efforts from Bitbucket to GitLab, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.


• Apply strong knowledge of build servers and GitLab Runners to support reliable, scalable automation.


• Embed security best practices into development and deployment workflows.


• Train, mentor, and coach team members on DevSecOps tools, principles, and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 0 years experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience.


• Solid experience with hands on GitLab


• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines


• Containerization & Orchestration: Docker – building, securing, and managing container images


• Kubernetes – deploying, configuring, and securing containerized workloads (even if not an expert, familiarity is important)


• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Terraform – provisioning cloud or on-prem infrastructure


• Ansible – configuration management, environment automation


• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure or GCP


• Security Tooling & DevSecOps Practices : SAST/DAST tools


• Secrets management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, GitLab’s secure variables)


• Build Automation & Runners: GitLab Runner, configuring, scaling, troubleshooting


• Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus + Grafana – especially common in DevSecOps pipelines


• ELK stack or OpenSearch – log aggregation


• Basic observability practices


• System Administration Adjacent Skills: Linux administration – strong comfort with shell, systemd, processes, permissions


• Networking fundamentals – DNS, firewalls, routing, certificates/TLS


• Package management, patching, and server hardening basics


• Collaboration & Process Tools: Jira or similar workflow/issue tracking tools


• Confluence or wiki-based documentation


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Preferred Requirements

• A Secret clearance with the US DoD


• Experience working in DoD environments


• Experience with other build servers is a plus (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), but not required


• Helm – helpful for Kubernetes-based deployments


• Dependency and container image scanning tools (e.g., Trivy, Anchore, Clair)

Physical Requirements

• Adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense -- the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.