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We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team. We encourage you to apply and take the first step in joining our dynamic and impactful company.\nYour Mission, Should You Choose to Accept\nAs a Senior Software Engineer, you will support core DevOps responsibilities with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes Administration and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), deployment, ensure system uptime, performance, and observability across environments. This includes managing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and production operations, with a mindset oriented towards reducing toil and driving continuous improvement.\nWhat will you do?\nDevOps Engineering\nCollaborate with developers and QA to create reliable deployment paths from local dev to production. \nManage self-hosted GitLab instances and ensure secure, performant operation. \nBuild, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or similar tools. \nAutomate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and maintenance using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or related technologies. \nCollaborate with developers and QA to create reliable deployment paths from local dev to production. \nImplement infrastructure-as-code practices across environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, bare-metal). \nSite Reliability Engineering (SRE)\nDesign and implement monitoring, alerting, and observability systems to maintain high availability and performance. \nRespond to incidents, lead root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures. \nEstablish and evolve SLOs/SLIs to ensure measurable system reliability. \nParticipate in on-call rotation and help build automation to reduce the need for human intervention. \nDrive capacity planning, performance tuning, and cost optimization initiatives. \nKubernetes Administration\nPromote and install helm packages to the appropriate production environment. \nTriage Environment specific issues and support cross functional communication. \nImplement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure (IAM, RBAC, least privilege, etc.). \nDesign configuration management systems across environments. \nRequirements\nCapabilities that will enable your success\n5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering roles. \nHands-on experience and proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.) and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, or similar). \nExperience deploying and managing infrastructure using, Helm, Kubernetes, Terraform and/or Ansible. \nSolid knowledge of Linux system administration. \nStrong skills in Windows system administration environments. \nProven experience managing and automating GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines. \nProficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.). \nExperience implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (CloudWatch, Datadog, CloudTrail). \nSolid understanding of networking, security best practices, and high-availability system design. \nFamiliarity with version control systems (Git) and GitLab workflows. \nStrong troubleshooting and incident response skills, with a focus on automation and root cause analysis. \nPreferred Qualifications\nAWS certification or equivalent practical experience. \nCKA Kubernetes certification or equivalent practical experience. \nKnowledge of cloud cost optimization and efficiency practices. \nExperience with self-hosted Gitlab instances and CI/CD pipelines. \nEKS or Rubix Cluster experience. \nClearance Requirements\nApplicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level. Existing clearance is preferred. \nBenefits\nAt TheIncLab we recognize that innovation thrives when employees are provided with ample support and resources. Our benefits packages reflect that:\nHybrid and flexible work schedules \nProfessional development programs \nTraining and certification reimbursement \nExtended and floating holiday schedule \nPaid time off and Paid volunteer time \nHealth and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.\nSupplemental Life Insurance options for employees and family members.\n401(k) Plan Options with employer matching \nIncentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals. \nA company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team\nAbout TheIncLab\nFounded in 2015, TheIncLab (“TIL”) is the first human-centered artificial intelligence (AI+X) lab. We engineer complex, integrated solutions that combine cutting-edge AI technologies with emerging systems-of-systems to solve some of the most difficult challenges in the defense and aerospace industries. Our work spans diverse technological landscapes, from rapid ideation and prototyping to deployment.\nAt TIL, we foster a culture of relentless optimism. No problem is too hard, no project is too big, and no challenge is too complex to tackle. This is possible due to the positive attitude of our teams. We approach every problem with a “yes” attitude and focus on results. Our motto, “demo or die,” encompasses the idea that failure is not an option.\nWe do all of this with a work ethic rooted in kindness and professionalism. The positive attitude of our teams is only possible due to the support TIL provides to each individual.\nAt TIL, we believe that every challenge is an opportunity for growth and innovation. Our teams are encouraged to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to complex problems. We understand that the path to success is not always straightforward, but we are committed to persevering and finding a way forward.\nOur culture of relentless optimism is not just about having a positive attitude; it is about taking action and making things happen. We believe in the power of collaboration and teamwork, and we know that by working together, we can achieve great things. Our teams are made up of individuals who are passionate about their work and dedicated to making a difference.\nLearn more about TheIncLab and our job opportunities at www.theinclab.com.\n**Salary range guidance provided is not a guarantee of compensation. 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