Senior DevOps Engineer (GitLab CI/CD)

Active TS/SCI w/Polygraph REQUIRED** Please do not apply if you do not currently possess this level of clearance. Telework: None Basic Requirements 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 Job 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. 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 Salary: $230,000 - $240,000 annually Excellent benefits package including 25 days PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% employer‑paid healthcare for employees and dependents – available day 1, 8% 401(k) employer match – immediate vesting. Disclaimer: The salary range provided is an estimate based on current market conditions and may be adjusted based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. The final salary offer will be determined after a thorough review of the candidate's background and alignment with the role. Please note that this range is subject to change and should be considered as a guideline rather than a definitive figure. Shield Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a full time position #J-18808-Ljbffr