{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"214a8f5367f74c44ddf25c57","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/214a8f5367f74c44ddf25c57","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/214a8f5367f74c44ddf25c57","title":"CI/CD & Platform Automation Engineer (DevOps)","description":"Location: Multiple LocationsSchedule: Full-timeTravel: NoneShift: Day JobPotential for Teleworking: NoClearance Level Must Currently Possess: TS/SCIDescription Nelson Intelligence Solutions is seeking a qualified CI/CD & Platform Automation Engineer (DevOps) to work onsite in Little Rock, Arkansas. Candidates w will design and develop high-performance, secure, and automated pipelines for deployment of Esri technology in the cloud and no-premises. You will partner closely with software developers and cloud engineers to ensure our integration and deployment is high-quality, reliable, and mission focused.This team supports Defense and Intel clients. You will be part of a talented cross-functional team of dynamic and passionate engineers to deliver capabilities that enable our customers to make a difference in communities around the world. You will be part of a team that influences lasting contributions for communities with the web and mobile applications you create.Primary ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on-premises build automationArchitect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycleWork with the team to help lead the design of the next-generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments to ensure seamless distribution of the ArcGIS API and its dependenciesBuild and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release systemImplement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifactsWork with the team to help design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; assist in automated load and performance testing of the Python stack to identify regressions before releaseIdentify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, \"everything-as-code\" processesOversee the lifecycle of third-party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed packageRequirementsUS citizen 2+ years of professional DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automationHands on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)Experience working with YAML-based pipeline configurations and infrastructure definitionsExposure to automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript preferred)Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform or similar IaC frameworksAbility to write and optimize Docker files and support container-based deploymentsUnderstanding of artifact management, dependency management, and secure build practicesFamiliarity with SBOM tools and artifact signing conceptsExposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) especially compute services and storage services (S3, Blob Storage)US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibilityBachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related fieldCompanyJob Type: Full-timePay: commensurate with experienceCompetitive benefits packageNIS Overview NIS is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business with an emphasis on Federal government opportunities in support of the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and State and local government. 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Candidates w will design and develop high-performance, secure, and automated pipelines for deployment of Esri technology in the cloud and no-premises. You will partner closely with software developers and cloud engineers to ensure our integration and deployment is high-quality, reliable, and mission focused.This team supports Defense and Intel clients. You will be part of a talented cross-functional team of dynamic and passionate engineers to deliver capabilities that enable our customers to make a difference in communities around the world. You will be part of a team that influences lasting contributions for communities with the web and mobile applications you create.Primary ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain high-speed CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps for cloud-native workflows and Jenkins for complex, cross-platform on-premises build automationArchitect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycleWork with the team to help lead the design of the next-generation Python package creation process; manage complex Conda recipes and environments to ensure seamless distribution of the ArcGIS API and its dependenciesBuild and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release systemImplement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifactsWork with the team to help design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build performance; assist in automated load and performance testing of the Python stack to identify regressions before releaseIdentify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, \"everything-as-code\" processesOversee the lifecycle of third-party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed packageRequirementsUS citizen 2+ years of professional DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automationHands on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure Pipelines, or similar)Experience working with YAML-based pipeline configurations and infrastructure definitionsExposure to automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript preferred)Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform or similar IaC frameworksAbility to write and optimize Docker files and support container-based deploymentsUnderstanding of artifact management, dependency management, and secure build practicesFamiliarity with SBOM tools and artifact signing conceptsExposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) especially compute services and storage services (S3, Blob Storage)US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibilityBachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related fieldCompanyJob Type: Full-timePay: commensurate with experienceCompetitive benefits packageNIS Overview NIS is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business with an emphasis on Federal government opportunities in support of the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and State and local government. 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