Back to jobs

DevOps Engineer (III/IV)

United States

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.

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Zone 5 Technologies? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Select...
Select...

Sponsorship

Select...
Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Zone 5 Technologies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Select...
Select...
Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.