DevOps Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a skilled DevOps Engineer II to lead CI/CD development, deployment, and optimization. You will work with development and operations teams to automate workflows, ensure reliability, and support continuous integration and delivery practices.

The role emphasizes security and compliance across systems, with heavy collaboration across IAS/ISR domains and a focus on cloud-based infrastructure and toolchains. This office-based role requires an active U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps or related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python or Bash.
• Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker).
• Experience in Azure or AWS.
• CI/CD Pipeline experience.
• Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python (Boto3), AWS CLI, or Azure CLI.
• Current/Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and maintain cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Automate workflows and deployment processes to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance issues.
• Ensure security and compliance across all systems and applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and improvements.
• Document processes, tools, and best practices.

Skills

CI/CD tooling

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Containerization

Security clearance

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Python

Bash

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS CLI

Azure CLI

Boto3

PowerShell

Job description

In office

Lone Tree, CO

Plano, TX

Full time

R0030025

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? As a DevOps Engineer II, you will lead the development, deployment, and optimization of our Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines and cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with development and operations teams to implement automation, ensure system reliability, and support continuous integration and delivery practices.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, deploy, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and maintain cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Automate workflows and deployment processes to enhance efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot system performance issues.
• Ensure security and compliance across all systems and applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new features and improvements.
• Document processes, tools, and best practices.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps or related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience is required.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python or Bash.
• Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker).
• Experience in Azure or AWS.
• CI/CD Pipeline experience.
• Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python (Boto3), AWS CLI, or Azure CLI.
• Current/Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Certification in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Infrastructure as Cloud: Terraform (preferred), Ansible, Cloud Formation, ARM Templates, Chef, Puppet.
• CI/CD Pipelines (YAML Based): AWS, Azure, GIT Hub.
• M365/O365 experience and Identity Architecture (SAML, OAuth, AzureAD, Okta, etc..).
• Visio and diagramming skills/experience.
• Azure Government.
• AWS Government.
• Checkmarx, Fortify, SonarQube, Aqua, Twistlock.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Frequent communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.
• Implement and maintain DevOps practices that adhere to industry-specific compliance and security standards ensuring secure and reliable deployment pipelines.
• Monitor system performance and reliability, and participate in incident response efforts to quickly resolve issues and minimize downtime.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $82,039.23 - $112,803.95. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/).

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.