Senior CI/CD & Integration Engineer

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Senior CI/CDIntegration Engineer to support Blue Water Instrumentation (BWI) RDT&E efforts at the Point Mugu Sea Range. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining DevSecOps pipelines, automated build/test/deploy workflows, and secure integration solutions across DoD environments, including MS365 GCC High, Azure Government, NMCI, and FlankSpeed. The Senior CI/CDIntegration Engineer enables secure, repeatable, and scalable software delivery by bridging development and operations across multiple network boundaries, ensuring compliance with CMMC, RMF, and STIG requirements throughout the software lifecycle., * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps (GCC High) for application build, test, and deployment workflows.

• Architect and operate DevSecOps infrastructure, including automated testing, security scanning, and deployment processes.
• Engineer secure integration pathways and data flows across GCC High, AzureGov, NMCI, FlankSpeed, and other DoD network environments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Build and maintain containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (AKS) for application hosting and microservices deployment.
• Establish and enforce code management practices, including branching strategies, version control, and release management.
• Integrate automated security controls, including SAST/DAST, container scanning, and dependency analysis, into CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate compliance validation, including DISA STIG alignment and secure configuration enforcement.
• Support Power Platform integration and application lifecycle management within GCC High environments.
• Design and implement API integrations, service interfaces, and messaging patterns for cross-system data exchange.
• Develop monitoring, logging, and observability solutions using Azure-native tools.
• Maintain documentation including pipeline architecture, runbooks, and integration specifications.
• Support system integration, validation, and testing activities for prototype and operational environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with RMF, CMMC, and continuous monitoring requirements.
• Stay current on emerging DevSecOps tools, AzureGov capabilities, and DoD cloud deployment practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers as needed.
• Work in a combination of office and laboratory environments.
• Provide hands-on support to systems, integration efforts, and operational environments.
• Support extended hours or mission requirements during test events and operational activities.

• Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, DevOps, or CI/CD pipeline development, including experience in DoD or Federal environments.
• Experience with Azure DevOps in GCC High or equivalent secure cloud environments.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python, YAML pipelines).
• Experience integrating security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of DoD cloud environments and deployment constraints (e.g., IL4/IL5/IL6).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including CMMC, RMF, NIST, and DISA STIGs.
• Experience designing and implementing API integrations and distributed system architectures.
• Strong understanding of version control, branching strategies, and release management practices.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience operating CI/CD pipelines in air-gapped or boundary-controlled DoD environments.
• Experience with Power Platform application lifecycle management in GCC High.
• Familiarity with GitOps practices and modern deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture principles in DevSecOps environments.
• Experience implementing software supply chain security practices (e.g., SBOM, provenance).
• Experience with Azure Policy, Defender for Cloud, or compliance automation tools.
• Familiarity with NMCI and FlankSpeed application deployment processes.
• Experience with database CI/CD and schema management.
• Knowledge of test and evaluation (T&E) data environments or range systems.
• Relevant certifications in Azure, Kubernetes, DevOps, or cloud architecture.