DevOps / Platform Engineer – TS/SCI
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
Build the Platforms that help Mission Critical Software Ship Securely and Reliably
Join Esri`s Professional Services organization and help engineer the CI/CD platforms, automation and infrastructure supporting secure software delivery. You`ll build modern developer tooling and delivery pipelines using technologies such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Docker, Python and Infrastructure as Code while supporting mission critical environments.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Vienna, VA area for this position.
What You`ll Work On:
- CI/CD pipeline engineering
- GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps and Jenkins
- Docker-based build environments
- Python automation
- Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform/Ansible
- Build and artifact infrastructure
- SBOM and vulnerability scanning
- DevSecOps
- Cloud automation
- Kubernetes-based delivery environments
Requirements
- 2+ years of professional 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 Ansible, AWS CDK, Terraform or similar IaC frameworks
- 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 compute services and storage services (S3, Blob Storage)
- US citizenship with Active or Current (within 2 years of active) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or STEM related field
Recommended Qualifications
- Master's in Computer Science, Mathematics, DevOps, 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
Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is
$97,240—$162,240 USD
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
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