About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Software DevOps Engineer to be part of our Warfare Systems team and based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office.
The Software DevOps Engineer will be part of a multi-discipline team focused on the DOW’s initiatives in support of tactical capability development for Navy surface and unmanned (UxVs) platforms and will be directly responsible for the architecting and refactoring of mission critical legacy weapons system software into a modern software technology stack where the target end state will ensure the highest impact to the US Navy by enabling a microservices based tactical platform within both a cloud-native and tactical-edge deployment model.
In this role, you will improve the developer experience by reducing friction in CI/CD pipelines and platform workflows, help ensure software delivered to classified environments meets strict security and compliance requirements, and contribute to a repeatable, scalable Software Factory that operates consistently across connected and air-gapped environments
Warfare Systems’ project domains include real-time automated test and analysis, virtual computing environments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) based data analytics, cybersecurity, as well as backfit and forward-fit tactical solutions.
The Engineer will be fiercely accountable for the delivery of well-architected and production-ready solutions that exceed the Fleet’s requirements.
Clearance & Location Requirements:
• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 4 days in office, based out of our Mount Laurel, NJ office.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins, following established enterprise patterns
• Integrate and operate automated security controls within pipelines, including SAST, SCA, container scanning, SBOM generation, and secrets detection
• Support and maintain core Software Factory tooling (e.g., GitLab, artifact repositories, scanning tools, CI/CD infrastructure)
• Develop and update Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform, leveraging standardized templates
• Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized workloads using Podman and Kubernetes (RKE2 or similar distributions)
• Operate and support DevSecOps platforms within air-gapped classified environments, including: • packaging and deploying dependencies
• troubleshooting environment-specific issues
• supporting repeatable software delivery without external connectivity
• Assist in enforcing compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, DISA STIGs, RMF) through automation and pipeline controls
• Investigate and resolve technical issues across CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and tooling, documenting root causes and solutions
• Gather developer feedback and identify opportunities to improve platform usability, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and infrastructure teams to support coordinated delivery efforts
• Explore and prototype next-generation solutions using artificial intelligence/machine learning, distributed processing, and modeling.
• Interact with customers to elicit requirements and document agreements.
• Present to organization leadership on project cost, schedule, and technical progress.
• Software architecture development including hardware and software interfaces between software components.
• Assist in developing user, functional, and technical requirements for tactical systems.
• Participate and provide feedback for design & code/peer reviews.
• Integrate individual software components into complex software environments.
• Support test and integration activities at IDT labs and government Land Based Test Sites (LBTS).
• Integrate software components into a complex software development environment
• Ensure adherence to industry standards pertaining to security, orthodox programming paradigms, and performance requirements
• Understand and interact with complex DoD software systems
• Work with small cross-site teams of software and/or systems engineers
• Collaborate with team members to peer-review architecture design, system requirements, and implemented code
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent full-time professional experience.
• 5+ years of full-time professional experience
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed
• Experience in software development processes
• Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Podman and container orchestration with Kubernetes
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Basic scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Experience with Agile software development processes
• Proficiency working within a Git CM environment
• Ability to convert vague customer requirements into a refined vision.
• Ability to work on-site with potential hybrid flexibility.
• Familiarity with the software development process (requirements through deployment)
• Ability to design, develop, and analyze software systems
• Understanding of: • Windows and Linux file systems
• Version control (Git)
• APIs (REST/gRPC)
• Modular code design
• Ability to review, critique, and harden AI-generated code
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases (e.g., Postgres)
• Familiarity with computer networking and various networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, CORBA, DDS)
• Ability to perform many concurrent assignments and determine the need for changing priorities
What Makes You Stand Out:
• Experience working in a DevSecOps or DevOps role
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms/hypervisors (e.g., AWS, vCenter)
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and automated security testing tools
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Experience working in defense, government, or other mission-critical domains.
• Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, or RMF
• Familiarity deploying virtual machines in VMWare vSphere environments including networking configuration
• Solid analytical abilities, coupled with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous situations
• Excellence in oral, written, and technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts
• Initiative, creativity, reliability, teamwork
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Attention to detail while ability to see and understand the big picture
• Experience with cloud computing, virtualization, or containerization technologies
• Familiarity with Cloud infrastructure (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Codeium) for: • Code generation
• Refactoring and optimization
• Debugging and root-cause analysis
• Ability to write effective prompts and iterate with AI to improve code quality and performance
• Understanding of AI limitations, hallucinations, and validation techniques
• Experience with testing frameworks including unit testing and interface testing
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $114,000 - $184,000 or $135,000 - $231,000
*Pursuant to New Jersey Senate Bill 2310 IDT is required to disclose the “pay scale” or “pay range” associated with a job posting. Notably, however, this amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. Click here for additional information about Senate Bill 2310. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Job Benefits
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards
• Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.