DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Mission Starts Here  

TheIncLab engineers and delivers intelligent digital applications and platforms that revolutionize how our customers and mission-critical teams achieve success.  

We are where innovation meets purpose; and where your career can meet purpose as well.  We are looking for a DevOps Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team.  We encourage you to apply and take the first step in joining our dynamic and impactful company. 

Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept  

As a DevOps Engineer, you will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that take source code from the software development team and create artifacts and products that the customers can use.  You will work on deploying our applications, streamlining our development lifecycle to automate tasks and provide our customers with continuous delivery of our software.  

What will you do?  

• Develop and maintain high-performance, reliable continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. 

• Support the deployment of web applications into production environments. 
• Utilize cloud services (AWS preferred) to deploy pipelines that integrate with code repositories, artifact storage solutions, and production environments. 
• Build robust processes to trigger CI/CD workflows automatically upon branch updates in version control systems (e.g., GitLab). 
• Troubleshoot and resolve build issues to ensure high reliability of the pipeline. 
• Integrate and test security frameworks and automated testing frameworks to ensure code quality and compliance. 
• Continuously improve CI/CD processes through research, design, and implementation of new tools, methods, and infrastructure. 
• Identify, track and report metrics that measure the reliability and performance of CI/CD pipelines. 
• Promote, manage, and support an Agile organization and structure to manage and complete project milestones and deliverables. 
• Lead efforts to establish best practices for DevOps and developer productivity within the engineering organization. 

Requirements

Capabilities that will enable your success  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline. 
• 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering, focused on containerized web application development. 
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps Engineering, preferably with experience in Kubernetes Administration. 
• Proven experience building and deploying CI/CD pipelines. 
• Demonstrated experience using CI/CD tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, Travis, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI. 
• Experience deploying pipelines on cloud platforms such as AWS (preferred), Azure, or Google Cloud. 
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and automated processes triggered by code changes. 
• Proficiency with shell scripting tools such as PowerShell and Bash. 
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 
• Experience deploying and maintaining containerized software using Docker (e.g., Alpine, Windows images). 
• Familiarity with TypeScript, React, JavaScript development, and web application deployments. 
• Experience with semantic release and blue/green deployments. 
• Experience with Helm Package and Container Registries. 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Demonstrated proficiency in architecting automated pipelines that improve the software development process. 
• Experience with container orchestration tools and Kubernetes Administration (e.g., Kubernetes, Helm). 
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). 
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Grafana). 
• Experience with event sourcing within a cloud environment (e.g., Eventbridge, Lambdas, Azure Functions) 
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA). 
• Certifications in DevOps and cloud platform technologies. 

Clearance Requirements  

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level. Existing clearance is preferred. 

Benefits

At TheIncLab we recognize that innovation thrives when employees are provided with ample support and resources. Our benefits packages reflect that: 

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules 
• Professional development programs 
• Training and certification reimbursement 
• Extended and floating holiday schedule  
• Paid time off and Paid volunteer time 
• Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Supplemental Life Insurance options for employees and family members.
• 401(k) Plan Options with employer matching 
• Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals. 
• A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team

About TheIncLab  

Founded in 2015, TheIncLab (“TIL”) is the first human-centered artificial intelligence (AI+X) lab.  We engineer complex, integrated solutions that combine cutting-edge AI technologies with emerging systems-of-systems to solve some of the most difficult challenges in the defense and aerospace industries.  Our work spans diverse technological landscapes, from rapid ideation and prototyping to deployment.  

At TIL, we foster a culture of relentless optimism.  No problem is too hard, no project is too big, and no challenge is too complex to tackle. This is possible due to the positive attitude of our teams.  We approach every problem with a “yes” attitude and focus on results.  Our motto, “demo or die,” encompasses the idea that failure is not an option.  

We do all of this with a work ethic rooted in kindness and professionalism.  The positive attitude of our teams is only possible due to the support TIL provides to each individual.  

At TIL, we believe that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and innovation.  Our teams are encouraged to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to complex problems.  We understand that the path to success is not always straightforward, but we are committed to persevering and finding a way forward. 

Our culture of relentless optimism is not just about having a positive attitude; it is about taking action and making things happen.  We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and we know that by working together, we can achieve great things.  Our teams are made up of individuals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to making a difference. 

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**Salary range guidance provided is not a guarantee of compensation. Offers of employment may be at a salary range that is outside of this range and will be based on qualifications, experience, and possible contractual requirements.  

**This is a direct hire position, and we do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies.