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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software DevOps Engineer - JobID-0263 - **Company:** Innovative Defense Technologies - **Location:** Mount Laurel Township, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $231,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Software Quality, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, Common Object Request Broker Architecture, Relational Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Software Debugging, DevOps, File Systems, Distributed Computing Environment, Hypervisor, Integrated Development Environments, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Nagios, Network Protocols, Software Architecture, Ansible, Prometheus, Security Software, Software Engineering, Software Factory, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, SQL Databases, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Circleci, Data Logging, Google Cloud, GitHub Copilot, Grafana, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Vcenter, Tenable Nessus, Terraform, Grpc, Code Restructuring, GPT, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Elk Stack, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9083320/software-devops-engineer-jobid-0263 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience. * 5+ years of full-time professional experience * Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed * Experience in software development processes * Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) * Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Podman and container orchestration with Kubernetes * Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) * Basic scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash) * Experience with Agile software development processes * Proficiency working within a Git CM environment * Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision. * Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility. * Familiarity with the software development process (requirements through deployment) * Ability to design, develop, and analyze software systems * Understanding of: + Windows and Linux file systems + Version control (Git) + APIs (REST/gRPC) + Modular code design * Ability to review, critique, and harden AI-generated code * Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres) * Familiarity with computer networking and various networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, CORBA, DDS) * Ability to perform many concurrent assignments and determine the need for changing priorities What Makes You Stand Out: * Experience working in a DevSecOps or DevOps role * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms/hypervisors (e.g., AWS, vCenter) * Familiarity with secure software development practices and automated security testing tools * Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) * Experience working in defense, government, or other mission-critical domains. * Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, or RMF * Familiarity deploying virtual machines in VMWare vSphere environments including networking configuration * Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive * Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations * Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts * Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork * Strong organization and planning skills * Attention to detail while ability to see and understand the big picture * Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, or containerization technologies * Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) * Demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Codeium) for: + Code generation + Refactoring and optimization + Debugging and root-cause analysis * Ability to write effective prompts and iterate with AI to improve code quality and performance * Understanding of AI limitations, hallucinations, and validation techniques * Experience with testing frameworks including unit testing and interface testing ## Description What You Will Do: * Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins, following established enterprise patterns * Integrate and operate automated security controls within pipelines, including SAST, SCA, container scanning, SBOM generation, and secrets detection * Support and maintain core Software Factory tooling (e.g., GitLab, artifact repositories, scanning tools, CI/CD infrastructure) * Develop and update Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform, leveraging standardized templates * Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized workloads using Podman and Kubernetes (RKE2 or similar distributions) * Operate and support DevSecOps platforms within air-gapped classified environments, including: + packaging and deploying dependencies + troubleshooting environment-specific issues + supporting repeatable software delivery without external connectivity * Assist in enforcing compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, DISA STIGs, RMF) through automation and pipeline controls * Investigate and resolve technical issues across CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and tooling, documenting root causes and solutions * Gather developer feedback and identify opportunities to improve platform usability, performance, and reliability * Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and infrastructure teams to support coordinated delivery efforts * Explore and prototype next-generation solutions using artificial intelligence/machine learning, distributed processing, and modeling. * Interact with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements. * Present to organization leadership on project cost, schedule, and technical progress. * Software architecture development including hardware and software interfaces between software components. * Assist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for tactical systems. * Participate and provide feedback for design & code/peer reviews. * Integrate individual software components into complex software environments. * Support test and integration activities at IDT labs and government Land Based Test Sites (LBTS). * Integrate software components into a complex software development environment * Ensure adherence to industry standards pertaining to security, orthodox programming paradigms, and performance requirements * Understand and interact with complex DoD software systems * Work with small cross-site teams of software and/or systems engineers * Collaborate with team members to peer-review architecture design, system requirements, and implemented code ## 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