Location: Aurora, Colorado
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Overview

A high-tech defense contractor is seeking a DevOps Engineer – CI/CD to design, automate, and maintain enterprise-level build and deployment pipelines supporting complex Java applications. The role involves integrating commercial and open-source tools, implementing best practices in secure software delivery, and working within a mission-critical classified environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, supporting build, test, and deployment workflows.

• Optimize and manage Gradle-based Java build processes, including dependency management and artifact storage (Nexus, Artifactory, etc.).

• Integrate COTS and open-source components while ensuring compliance, licensing control, and reproducibility.

• Develop automation and orchestration scripts in Python, Bash, or Groovy to streamline build and deployment operations.

• Containerize applications and build tools using Docker or Podman, managing images and registries for CI execution.

• Extend and maintain Jenkins shared libraries for reusable, modular pipeline logic.

• Support integration with monitoring, logging, artifact, and secret-management tools.

• Apply secure branching strategies (GitFlow, trunk-based) and DevSecOps best practices.

• Collaborate with developers, testers, and IT operations to ensure efficient, secure, and traceable software delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years in DevOps, build/release engineering, or CI/CD automation.

• Hands-on experience designing Jenkins pipelines and scripting in Groovy.

• Proficiency in Gradle, Java build systems, and multi-module project management.

• Strong scripting background in Python, Bash, or Groovy.

• Proven experience with Docker or Podman and container workflow management.

• Familiarity with Linux environments and Git version control.

• Demonstrated success integrating COTS/FOSS components into enterprise pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving and cross-team communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying Jenkins agents in Kubernetes or OpenShift.

• Familiarity with Artifactory/Nexus, container registries, and secret management (Vault or equivalent).

• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).

• Experience with DevSecOps security scanning and compliance automation.

• Relevant certifications (AWS DevOps Engineer, Jenkins Engineer, Kubernetes Security Specialist).

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $115K–$170K, based on experience.

• 25% company-funded 401(k) contributions, vested day one.

• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage with HSA contributions.

• Quarterly performance and equity bonuses.

• 250 hours of PTO annually, with rollover options.

• Education reimbursement for certifications and training.

• Family-friendly company events and a collaborative culture.