Early Career Solutions Architect - CI/CD, DevOps & Code Repository Management, Onsite

About Sandia Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering laboratory for national security and technology innovation, focused on cutting‑edge projects across many disciplines. What Your Job Will Be Like We are seeking a highly motivated Member/Senior Solutions Architect with strong DevOps engineering expertise to design, implement, and manage Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, code repositories, and related DevOps processes. The role will deliver high‑impact national security systems, bridging development and operations teams to automate infrastructure provisioning and optimize software delivery. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines primarily using GitLab CI/CD and other DevOps tools. Manage and optimize code repositories, including branching strategies, access controls, and integration with build and deployment systems. Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management to support scalable, repeatable deployments. Develop and integrate automated testing frameworks into CI/CD workflows. Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve communication and streamline workflows. Diagnose and resolve pipeline failures, repository issues, and deployment problems across multiple environments. Research, prototype, and implement new DevOps tools and best practices to improve pipeline efficiency, security, and reliability. Document CI/CD and DevOps processes and provide training and support to development teams. Develop custom software interfacing with Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) products as needed. Work onsite due to the sensitive and classified nature of the work environment. Salary Range $102,400 – $199,700 (actual salary determined by experience and qualifications, with geographic differential adjustments). Qualifications We Require Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field. Proficiency managing code repositories (e.g., Git) including branching, merging, and access control best practices. Programming experience in at least one language such as Python, Java, or C#. Active DOE L or Q clearance or DoD equivalent. Qualifications We Desire Master's degree in a related field. Proven experience as a DevOps engineer or solutions architect designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or similar tools. Experience automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. Experience integrating automated testing frameworks into CI/CD workflows. Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with full software development lifecycle using iterative or agile methodologies. Knowledge of Test Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, or Gherkin. Understanding of modern software architectures including microservices and distributed systems. Strong troubleshooting skills across development, staging, and production environments. Experience with DevSecOps practices and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration between development and operations teams to optimize software delivery. Experience with Linux Operating Systems. Experience with system management and maintenance. About Our Team Department 6785, known as the Subsystem Engineering and Realization department, focuses on developing essential software for the Satellite enterprise and leading mission‑critical projects related to the Global Burst Detector (GBD) satellite system. Security Clearance Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. The position requires a pre‑employment drug test and background review, including checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Clearance may be denied or terminated for substance abuse, falsification, criminal activity, or other indicators of untrustworthiness. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law. NNSA MedPED Requirements Candidates with a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED) may be required to comply with National Nuclear Security Administration security requirements for such devices, with additional steps for selection and onsite interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr Koitecc Solutions