CI/CD Infrastructure Software Engineer 1

ULA is looking for an earlycareer engineer eager to grow in DevSecOps, automation, and CI/CD operations. As an entry level CI/CD Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will support the daytoday health of ULA's development ecosystem by assisting with pipeline triage, basic runner troubleshooting, artifact management, and execution of routine security scans. You will follow documented runbooks, learn core C/ICD tools such as GitLab, Artifactory, and SonarQube, and develop handson experience with Linux and scripting. Working alongside senior engineers, you will help maintain a secure, stable, and efficient build environment while gaining exposure to the tools and practices that support ULA's missioncritical software development., * Basic understanding of version control (Gitlab) and Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts

• Exposure to common CI/CD tools:

• GitLab (pipelines, runners basics)
• JFrog Artifactory (artifact storage basics)
• SonarQube (code quality scanning concepts)

DevSecOps Operations Foundations

• Awareness of Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) concepts: scanning, CVEs, secure coding, dependency analysis.
• Ability to run basic security scans Static Application Security Testing and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and dependency checks under supervision.
• Willingness to learn secure coding workflows and the compliance requirements outlined in DevSecOps tasks.

Introductory Automation & Scripting

• Basic familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) suitable for:

• Simple operational automation
• Log collection
• Repeatable task execution

Pipeline Support Foundations

• Ability to assist in troubleshooting:

• Failed builds
• GitLab pipeline errors
• Runner connectivity issues

• Perform initial triage before escalating to senior engineers.

Platform Operations Awareness

• Exposure to Linux environments (terminal operations, file permissions, basic system checks).
• Familiarity with software installation, configuration, and patching workflows., Operational Support
• Execute basic platform operations tasks (e.g., refreshing pipeline runners, checking service health).
• Perform routine scanning, gather results, and forward issues for remediation.
• Support senior CI/CD Infrastructure engineers with queue triage and service tickets.

CI/CD Tooling Maintenance

• Update configuration files or settings under guidance.
• Maintain pipeline artifacts, tags, and simple repository cleanup processes.
• Support Artifactory and SonarQube operations using documented runbooks.

Security Workflow Participation

• Execute vulnerability scans.
• Log issues and support senior team members with remediation workflows.
• Assist in generating evidence for compliance checks (CMMC, audit readiness).

CrossTeam Collaboration

• Actively participate in team meetings.
• Provide timely operational updates and escalate blockers.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
• Familiarity with DevOps, software engineering, IT operations, cybersecurity, or similar technical discipline
• Basic familiarity with CI/CD concepts and Gitlab
• Exposure to Linux command line and scripting fundamentals
• Strong desire to develop in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloudaligned engineering
• Ability to follow runbooks, execute repeatable tasks reliably, and document findings

Preferred Qualifications

• Introductory experience with GitLab, Artifactory, SonarQube, or other DevOps tools
• Exposure to security scanning or vulnerability management workflows
• Familiarity with Python or another scripting language
• Coursework or internships in software, cybersecurity, or cloud engineering
• Participation in any team, school, or personal DevOps projects (pipelines, automation, etc.)

$77,111.00 - $128,518.00 paid time off, 401(k), We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).