LOCATION: Springfield VA, Vienna, VA St. Louis, MO, potentially other locations. ALL work will be onsite.
Clearance: MUST possess active Top Secret clearance
INCATech is URGENTLY searching for a CI/CD Platform Automation Engineer (DEVOPS). In this position you will design and develop high-performance, secure, and automated pipelines for deployment of Esri technology in the cloud and on-premises. You will partner closely with software developers and cloud engineers to ensure our integration
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exposure to Design, 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 automation
- Architect and optimize Docker environments to ensure consistent, isolated, and reproducible build/test runners across the entire development lifecycle
- Work 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 dependencies
- Build and manage the underlying build infrastructure (runners, nodes, and registries) using automated provisioning to ensure high availability and scalability of the release system
- Implement automated security gatekeeping, including the generation of SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials), vulnerability scanning, and license compliance for all Python and Rust artifacts
- Work 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 release
- Identify and eliminate manual bottlenecks by transitioning legacy workflows into modern, "everything-as-code" processes
- Oversee the lifecycle of third-party dependencies, ensuring that the supply chain is secure, from source code to the final distributed package
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Related Experience
- 1+ years of relevant experience (including internships, open-source work, or academic projects) in DevOps, CI/CD, or platform automation
- Hands-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 definitions
- Exposure to automation and scripting (Python and/or JavaScript preferred)
- Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as:o Ansible o AWS CDK, Terraform, or similar IaC frameworks
- Familiarity with Linux environments and containerized workflows
- Ability to write and optimize Docker files and support container-based deployments
- Understanding of artifact management, dependency management, and secure build practices
- Familiarity with SBOM tools and artifact signing concepts
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), especially: o Compute services o Storage services (e.g., S3, Blob Storage)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, DevOps, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
Preferred
- Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Stem related field
- Experience automating backend systems and operational workflows
- Familiarity with release engineering and deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, etc.)
- Experience integrating security scanning into pipelines (SAST/DAST, container scanning)
- Exposure to Kubernetes-based delivery environments
- Exposure to DevSecOps practices and secure development pipelines
- CompTIA Security + certification
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments
About INCATech LLC
INCATech is an award-winning small business that has over 14 years of experience supporting the US Government. We provide both Professional Services as well as Transformational Software Solutions for our customers. Our deep technical expertise in Geospatial Information Systems, Enterprise Data Management, User-Centered Design, Cloud & Platform Services, and a wide range of Acquisition Support Services will provide your career the boost you have been looking for. Our culture is based on empowering our staff and customers with knowledge and tools to achieve mission success and career advancement.
Benefits
INCATech offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package. Our most valuable asset at INCATech is our people. Our benefits package is designed to help and safeguard our employees and their families. We provide a variety of life and family benefits to meet a variety of demands. Benefits include: Health, Dental, 401K, Vision, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance etc.
INCATech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.