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# Senior DevOps Engineer (GitLab CI/CD)

- **Company:** Shield Consulting Solutions
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $230,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Ansible, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Gitlab, Git, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Atlassian Tools, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8980981/senior-devops-engineer-gitlab-cicd

## About the Role

* 7 years of experience as a software engineer
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
 + 2 additional years of experience as a software engineer may be substituted for a degree, * In this position, the Software Engineer must be proficient with Git, GitLab, and DevOps principles and concepts.

Required Experience:

 * Experience using the Linux CLI and the Linux suite of tools
 * Experience developing Bash scripts to automate manual processes
 * Recent software development experience using Python
 * Experience designing, creating, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI
 * Hands-on experience administering and troubleshooting GitLab Runners
 * Ability to create reusable CI/CD templates, shared libraries, and automation patterns to support team-wide adoption
 * Experience automating build, test, and deployment processes for multiple software development teams
 * Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container registry integration within CI/CD pipelines Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, gathering requirements, and translating them into automated workflows
 * Strong understanding of core DevOps practices, including environment promotion workflows, artifact storage and versioning, and securing CI/CD pipelines
 * Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and automation frameworks including Ansible
 * Proficiency with Git source control, branching strategies, merge request workflows, and repository management

Desired Experience:

 * Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
 * Knowledge of configuration management, secrets management, and secure credential handling within Ci/CD pipelines
 * Familiarity with Agile development practices and supporting SAFe Agile teams with automation

## Description

* The Software Engineer shall be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, managing GitLab Runners, and advancing automation practices to improve software delivery speed, quality, and reliability.


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