nou Systems, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
DevOps Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
4+ years expnou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is a company that addresses complex technical challenges in a stimulating environment. They are looking for a DevOps Engineer to support teams working on advanced AI/ML applications, specifically in missile defense and related areas, by deploying and standardizing machine learning workflows.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and maintain GPU-capable development environments and containerized workflows
Develop CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) with automated testing, linting, and deployment
Implement and enforce GitLab merge request policies and code quality standards
Create shell scripts and config files to streamline setup, reproducibility, and remote development (e.g., SSH-based HPC access)
Define and document standardized ML development practices across teams
Collaborate with ML researchers, software engineers, and cybersecurity teams to transition prototypes into production-ready systems
Support secure deployment of ML solutions in DoD-restricted environments
Contribute to SBIR/STTR project execution and proposal development
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field
4 years of experience in DevOps - including support for GPU-accelerated workloads
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
Preferred
Strong proficiency in Linux-based development, shell scripting (Bash), and remote development on GPU-accelerated hardware
Hands-on experience with containerization and reproducibility using Podman (or similar) and tools like Conda, Poetry, or Pixi, including setup behind proxies and secure artifact repositories (e.g., Artifactory)
Proven ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines in GitLab (or equivalent), including automated testing, MR enforcement, and runner configuration
Familiarity with Python-based machine learning frameworks and tooling (e.g., PyTorch Lightning, Optuna, MLflow, Ray-RLLib)
Experience deploying ML solutions in secure, classified, or DoD-restricted environments
Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and DevSecOps best practices
Understanding of software supply chain security, including artifact validation and SBOMs
Strong communication skills with a track record of writing clear technical documentation and supporting onboarding across technical teams
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Norton LifeLock
Tuition Reimbursement
Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Company
nou Systems, Inc.
no Systems is a consultant offering engineering and technical services to the government in Huntsville, Alabama.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Terry Conway
MDA Science & Technology Lead Engineer/Chief Technology Officer
Daniel Landers
Chief Information Officer
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