CI/CD Infrastructure Software Engineer 1
About The Position
ULA is looking for an early-career engineer eager to grow in DevSecOps, automation, and CI/CD operations. As an entry level CI/CD Infrastructure Software Engineer, you will support the day-to-day health of ULA’s development ecosystem by assisting with pipeline triage, basic runner troubleshooting, artifact management, and execution of routine security scans. You will follow documented runbooks, learn core C/ICD tools such as GitLab, Artifactory, and SonarQube, and develop hands-on experience with Linux and scripting. Working alongside senior engineers, you will help maintain a secure, stable, and efficient build environment while gaining exposure to the tools and practices that support ULA’s mission-critical software development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
- Familiarity with DevOps, software engineering, IT operations, cybersecurity, or similar technical discipline
- Basic familiarity with CI/CD concepts and Gitlab
- Exposure to Linux command line and scripting fundamentals
- Strong desire to develop in DevSecOps, CI/CD, and cloud-aligned engineering
- Ability to follow runbooks, execute repeatable tasks reliably, and document findings
- Basic understanding of version control (Gitlab) and Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) concepts
- Exposure to common CI/CD tools: GitLab (pipelines, runners basics), JFrog Artifactory (artifact storage basics), SonarQube (code quality scanning concepts)
- Awareness of Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) concepts: scanning, CVEs, secure coding, dependency analysis.
- Ability to run basic security scans Static Application Security Testing and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and dependency checks under supervision.
- Willingness to learn secure coding workflows and the compliance requirements outlined in DevSecOps tasks.
- Basic familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) suitable for simple operational automation, log collection, and repeatable task execution
- Ability to assist in troubleshooting failed builds, GitLab pipeline errors, and runner connectivity issues
- Perform initial triage before escalating to senior engineers.
- Exposure to Linux environments (terminal operations, file permissions, basic system checks).
- Familiarity with software installation, configuration, and patching workflows.
Nice To Haves
- Introductory experience with GitLab, Artifactory, SonarQube, or other DevOps tools
- Exposure to security scanning or vulnerability management workflows
- Familiarity with Python or another scripting language
- Coursework or internships in software, cybersecurity, or cloud engineering
- Participation in any team, school, or personal DevOps projects (pipelines, automation, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Execute basic platform operations tasks (e.g., refreshing pipeline runners, checking service health).
- Perform routine scanning, gather results, and forward issues for remediation.
- Support senior CI/CD Infrastructure engineers with queue triage and service tickets.
- Update configuration files or settings under guidance.
- Maintain pipeline artifacts, tags, and simple repository cleanup processes.
- Support Artifactory and SonarQube operations using documented runbooks.
- Execute vulnerability scans.
- Log issues and support senior team members with remediation workflows.
- Assist in generating evidence for compliance checks (CMMC, audit readiness).
- Actively participate in team meetings.
- Provide timely operational updates and escalate blockers.
Benefits
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
