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# DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Sonalysts, Inc.
- **Location:** Waterford, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Static Program Analysis, Information Systems, Computer Programming, System Configuration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Windows Servers, OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Secure Coding, Shell Script, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Scripting, Gitlab, Git, Computer Equipment, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f593fac2a9e9646e

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Systems engineering?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Must be a U.S. Citizen, eligible for a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) SECRET Security Clearance*

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical field
 * 5 years of related technical experience in process automation in support of software and system engineering projects
 * Experience using scripting languages to accomplish tasks (Python, PowerShell, shell script, JavaScript or similar language)

Desired Qualifications/Experience:

 * Possessing an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance*
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
 * Experience using GitLab and Git-based toolsets
 * Experience with Windows 10 (or higher) Operating Systems
 * General knowledge of Windows Server 2016 (or higher)
 * General knowledge of Microsoft Office
 * General knowledge of SQL databases
 * Knowledge of building, management, scaling and deployment of containerized solutions in a production environment (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, etc.)
 * Familiarity with Installer software
 * Experience with the use of scripting languages/tools to automate information system administration and security functions (Shell Script, PowerShell, Python, etc.)
 * Experience with computer hardware
 * Experience with computer programming
 * Experience using Software Composition and/or Static Analysis tools
 * Active Security+ or equivalent certification(s)

 * Obtaining a U.S. Government security clearance involves a comprehensive background check. Candidates are eligible for a clearance if they have demonstrated sound financial management (including good credit) over time, are free of criminal records, have limited foreign contacts or ties, and other factors indicative of a position of trust to protect information sensitive to the U.S. Government.

## Description

Sonalysts, Inc. is seeking a DevOps Engineer with critical thinking and effective communication skills to perform systems and software engineering functions for Sonalysts software development projects. The successful candidate will be a key contributor in all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle while working alongside engineers from our development community.

What you will be doing:

 * Working onsite at our campus in Waterford, CT
 * Managing and maintaining automated build systems and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
 * Managing software work products in GitLab
 * Creating deployment packages for delivery
 * Improving automation of processes and pipelines
 * Day-to-day software support operations: installing, configuring, upgrading software, troubleshooting and resolving network/computer/peripheral issues related to software products
 * Responsible for maintaining inventory of hardware and software within our development and test environments
 * Communicating daily with project stakeholders (software developers, testers, etc.) regarding status of various system configurations
 * Completing security and Information Assurance (IA) training as required, achieving a minimum of 40 hrs/yr of continuing education per DOD IA workforce improvement program
 * Managing and reporting software vulnerabilities by performing vulnerability scans, analyzing results, and reporting to relevant stakeholders
 * Perform Static Code Analysis on software code base and work collaboratively with software developers to remedy any code that was constructed that reflects a weak security posture or deviates from secure coding best practices


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