DevOps Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation in Plano, TX seeks a DevOps Engineer II to lead the development, deployment, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.

You will collaborate with development and operations teams to automate workflows, ensure reliability, and support continuous integration and delivery practices while adhering to security standards. The role requires a bachelor’s in CS/IT or equivalent and 2+ years in DevOps, with active U.S. security clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong scripting in Python or Bash.
• Experience with Docker.
• Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud platforms

Scripting

Docker

Security clearance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Job description

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! 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.

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.

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.