DevOps Engineer (III/IV)
- Zone 5 Technologies
- United states
- 6mo ago
- Full-time
- On-site
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At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to build and maintain the critical infrastructure that powers our advanced unmanned aerial systems. You'll work at the intersection of software development and operations, ensuring our engineering teams have the tools, pipelines, and cloud infrastructure needed to rapidly develop, test, and deploy software that flies on our platforms. This role is essential to maintaining our competitive edge in delivering cutting-edge autonomous systems to support national security missions.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Cloud Operations
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure supporting development, testing, and production environments
- Manage and optimize cloud services including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, and other AWS offerings
- Ensure high availability, security, and cost-effectiveness of cloud resources
- Implement infrastructure-as-code practices using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
CI/CD & Build Systems
- Create and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for multiple software repositories and projects
- Automate build, test, and deployment processes to accelerate development velocity
- Implement continuous integration best practices to catch issues early
- Manage and optimize build systems for performance and reliability
Developer Tools & Platform Management
- Administer and maintain GitHub Enterprise including repository management, access controls, and workflow automation
- Manage Artifactory or similar artifact repositories for binary and dependency management
- Integrate and maintain developer tooling including monitoring, logging, and observability platforms
- Provide technical support to development teams on tooling and infrastructure issues
System Administration & Support
- Perform Linux system administration across development and production environments
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues
- Assist development teams with debugging code issues and performance optimization
- Maintain system documentation and runbooks
Integration & Automation
- Build and maintain integrations between various development tools and services
- Develop APIs and automation scripts to improve operational efficiency
- Implement monitoring and alerting solutions for infrastructure and applications
- Create reporting tools and dashboards for visibility into system health and performance
Security & Compliance
- Implement security best practices across infrastructure and deployment pipelines
- Manage secrets, credentials, and access controls
- Support compliance requirements for defense and government contracts
- Participate in security reviews and vulnerability remediation
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field, OR equivalent experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or similar roles
- Expert-level Linux system administration experience with deep knowledge of system internals, networking, and security
- Strong AWS/cloud infrastructure expertise with hands-on experience designing and managing production cloud environments
- Software development experience with proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, Bash, or similar)
- CI/CD pipeline expertise using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI
- Deep knowledge of software development tools including Git, artifact repositories, container registries, and build systems
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools
- Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams
- U.S. Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the defense, aerospace, or autonomous systems industries
- Background with real-time embedded systems or robotics platforms
- Familiarity with GitHub Enterprise administration
- Experience with JFrog Artifactory or Nexus
- Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog)
- Scripting and automation expertise (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Experience with security scanning tools and vulnerability management
- Prior work in high-security or classified environments
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)
Pay range for this role
$129,267—$189,237 USD
What's in it for you:
Benefits:
- Competitive total compensation package
- Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
- 401k with company-match
- 4 weeks of paid time off each year
- 12 annual company holidays
Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?
- Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
If you are passionate about unmanned aircraft technology and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Zone 5 Technologies team!
Note about our Texas roles: we are in the process of opening a location on the mid-west side of the DFW metro region. Roles in Texas will initially work remotely and then be expected to be onsite when that location opens in 2026.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Zone 5 Technologies is a federal contractor and participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. As required by law, we will verify the identity and employment authorization of all new employees using the E-Verify system. Learn more about your rights and responsibilities under E-Verify: https://www.e-verify.gov.