DevOps Engineer

Noblis MSD is seeking a DevSecOps, Developer Tools, Performance, and Data Engineering Lead to support software development and delivery for the Platform Independent Machinery Control System (PIMCS) framework at Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). This role integrates responsibilities across DevSecOps engineering, developer toolchain management, system performance engineering, and engineering data management to enable secure, reliable, and efficient software development for U.S. Navy shipboard machinery control systems. The successful candidate will design and maintain automated development pipelines, manage the software engineering tool ecosystem, ensure system performance and scalability, and maintain disciplined data management practices supporting development, integration, and testing environments. This role directly supports DevSecOps initiatives and modernization efforts across NAVSEA software systems, enabling reliable delivery of mission-critical software to laboratory and fleet environments. This is a fully onsite position based out of Philadelphia, PA., * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting PIMCS software development using platforms such as GitLab CI/CD.

• Automate build, test, and deployment workflows to support continuous integration and delivery.
• Develop and maintain development, integration, and test environments supporting software verification and validation.
• Implement automated quality gates within pipelines, including: Unit testing, Integration testing, Static code analysis and Security and dependency scanning
• Support containerized or virtualized development environments where applicable.
• Monitor pipeline performance and maintain pipeline metrics and dashboards to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Improve deployment speed, reliability, and repeatability across development and integration environments.

Developer Tools Engineering

• Administer and maintain the software development toolchain supporting the PIMCS development team.
• Manage development platforms including: GitLab repositories and CI/CD services, Issue tracking platforms such as Jira or equivalent, Documentation and collaboration platforms and Static code analysis and quality monitoring tools
• Maintain and integrate tools supporting Code quality analysis, Dependency and vulnerability scanning and Automated testing frameworks
• Develop integrations between development tools to support end-to-end DevSecOps workflows.
• Improve developer productivity and workflow efficiency through automation and tool enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and training to developers on tool usage and best practices.
• Monitor and maintain tool health, availability, and performance.

System Software Performance Engineering

• Develop and implement performance testing strategies for PIMCS software components.
• Design and execute performance test scenarios that simulate operational and integration environments.
• Measure and analyze system performance metrics including Latency, Throughput and Resource utilization (CPU, memory, network)
• Identify performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies within software components and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software developers and systems engineers to optimize system performance.
• Track and analyze performance trends across software releases to detect regressions.
• Develop benchmark testing frameworks and performance monitoring capabilities.

Engineering Data Management

• Manage datasets used across development, testing, simulation, and performance validation environments.
• Maintain data schemas, data interfaces, and data management practices supporting PIMCS software components.
• Ensure disciplined management of Configuration data, Operational logs and Test and simulation datasets
• Implement data version control and traceability practices to support reproducibility of tests and analyses.
• Maintain secure data storage structures and access controls.
• Support data lifecycle management across development, integration, and testing environments.
• Document data structures, schema definitions, and access procedures.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering and 3 years of experience in the following:

• Experience supporting DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines in a software development environment.
• Experience administering or supporting Git-based development platforms (GitLab, GitHub, or similar).
• Experience with automation scripting (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Experience supporting software development tools and developer workflow platforms.
• Familiarity with performance testing methodologies and performance monitoring tools.
• Experience managing or supporting structured datasets used for development or testing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with software developers, systems engineers, and government stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• US Citizen with an active Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• COMPTIA Security + certification is a plus
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy or NAVSEA software programs, particularly those involving shipboard or industrial control systems.
• Familiarity with NSWCPD development and integration environments.
• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices in DoD or regulated environments.
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD administration and pipeline design.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Experience with code quality, security scanning, and software supply chain tools.
• Experience conducting system performance benchmarking or load testing.
• Experience managing large engineering datasets, simulation data, or test data repositories.
• Familiarity with Agile or DevSecOps software development frameworks.
• Experience supporting laboratory or shipboard software deployment environments.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $86,800.00 - USD $135,625.00 /Yr.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions. We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org (https://careers.noblis.org/about-noblis/) Why Work at Noblis At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer. Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards (https://noblis.org/who-we-are/awards/) for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace. Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.