DevOps Engineer

DevOps / Build Infrastructure Engineer

Huntsville, AL | Onsite-Hybrid

Full-Time, Direct Hire

U.S. Citizenship Required

Secret Clearance Eligible Required

About the Role

GDI Infotech is seeking a DevOps and Build Infrastructure Engineer on behalf of a defense technology organization in Huntsville, AL. This is an urgent, high-ownership role. The successful candidate will take immediate ownership of a VM-hosted software delivery environment supporting embedded firmware development programs for the Department of Defense and Department of Energy.

What You Will Own

• GitLab CI/CD pipeline design, build, and administration (.gitlab-ci.yml, instance admin, Runner configuration across Ubuntu, Windows, and Docker)
• JFrog Artifactory administration — PyPI server, Docker registry, build artifact lifecycle management
• PostgreSQL database infrastructure supporting Artifactory (deployment, administration, pgAdmin)
• Docker image creation, registry management, and containerized build environments
• Python tooling and automation across the full build, test, and publish pipeline
• Documentation and collaboration with the embedded firmware engineering team

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps or build engineering experience
• Hands-on GitLab CI/CD — pipeline authorship and instance administration
• JFrog Artifactory administration experience
• Docker proficiency at the registry and containerized build level
• Python for systems tooling and automation
• PostgreSQL deployment and administration
• VM-hosted infrastructure experience
• U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance
• Must be onsite in Huntsville, AL — relocation candidates welcome

Preferred

• DoD, DOE, or cleared defense contractor background
• Embedded firmware or C/C++ build system experience
• PNT, GPS/GNSS, or NovAtel OEM7 familiarity

To Apply

Apply through LinkedIn or contact GDI Infotech directly at gdii.com. Exclusively retained search — we are moving quickly on qualified candidates.