DevOps Engineer (Engineer Software 3) - 24020

Requisition Number: 24020 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $83,028.00 - $104,378.40 

Security Clearance: Secret  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.
 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Who We Are

Join our team as a DevOps Engineer and play a key role in accelerating software delivery to NSWC PHD. You'll be instrumental in developing and maintaining our CI/CD pipelines, working hand-in-hand with software developers, testers, and infrastructure experts. Your efforts will directly lead to more secure, reliable, and efficient software releases through automation and process optimization. This position requires you to work onsite at our Port Hueneme, CA location. 

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support application deployment and infrastructure automation
• Collaborate with software engineers and QA team to ensure pipelines are reliable and scalable
• Implement automated testing, integration, and deployment solutions using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar
• Monitor and improve system performance, availability, and security of CI/CD infrastructure
• Maintain and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) environments (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Support application development team with day-to-day DevOps needs including version control, configuration management, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Participate in Agile development activities including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives

What You Must Have

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Candidate must have 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Software Engineering with a focus on CI/CD
• Candidate must have strong experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Candidate must be proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Candidate must have familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Candidate must have experience working in Agile environments
• Candidate must have strong troubleshooting and communication skills
• Candidate must have an Active Secret Clearance (Interim acceptable to start)

Bonus Points For Having!

• Experience working on DoD or federal government contracts
• Familiarity with security compliance standards (e.g., STIGs, RMF, NIST)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible, or similar)

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