Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer — GitLab, AWS & Security

Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc.; Merritt Island (FL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on optimizing CI/CD pipelines and using AWS services effectively. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in GitLab CI/CD, scripting in Python or Bash, and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. The position offers a collaborative environment that emphasizes high engineering standards and security protocols while supporting national defense goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on GitLab CI/CD.
• Extensive experience working within AWS and with its managed products.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes (K8s) or AWS ECS/EKS.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
• Engineer solutions and manage infrastructure using AWS services.
• Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Skills

GitLab CI/CD

AWS Services

Python

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Networking

Security Best Practices

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's in STEM (preferred)

Tools

Git

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

Job description

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a highly motivated DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure. This role focuses on optimizing CI/CD pipelines and using AWS services effectively. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in GitLab CI/CD, scripting in Python or Bash, and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. The position offers a collaborative environment that emphasizes high engineering standards and security protocols while supporting national defense goals.