Automation Engineer
Viasat
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Carlsbad, CA · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
About us
At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.
We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.
What you'll do
We're hiring a CI/CD DevOps Engineer to design, build and maintain pipelines that deliver software securely in classified environment. You will automate build, test and deployment workflows, manage the network and infrastructure they run on, and help the development teams with deliverables and workflow. This role sits at the intersection of software delivery, networking and automation, and works closely with developers, security and system test.
The day-to-day
Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab (.gitlab-ci.yml, runners, environments).
Install, configure and scale self-managed GitLab instances and GitLab Runners
Build and maintain Quali CloudShell environments: blueprints, sandboxes, resource models and orchestration scripts for on demand lab and test infrastructure
Build and manage container images and deployments with Docker
Complete various tests, analyze data, and detail the results.
Using Python to automate both the execution of tests as well as the test procedure and test report documentation.
Monitor pipeline and infrastructure health, respond to failures and drive root-cause fixes.
Document pipelines, runbooks and network configurations, and mentor developers on CI/CD best practices.
What you'll need
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related subject area
3+ years in DevOps, build/release or systems engineering,
2+ years of experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, or Python.
Hands-on experience with Quali CloudShell, including blueprint design, sandbox orchestration, resource and inventory management, and Python Shell development.
Strong automation skills with one scripting language (Bash, Python or PowerShell).
Proficiency with Git workflows: branching strategies, merge requests and code review.
Experience with Docker and container registries
Experience with networking protocols and systems, e.g., TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), Wireshark, etc.
Proficiency with Git workflows: branching strategies, merge requests and code review.
Strong analytical and debugging skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Must be a United States Citizen
Active United States Secret Clearance required
This is an on-site position located in Carlsbad, CA, Marlborough, MA, Tampa, FL, or Linthicum, MD
What will help you on the job
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Scrum).
Experience in transition-to-production efforts.
Knowledge of MIL-STD, IPC, or similar industry standards.
Salary range
$117,000.00 - $185,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $145,000.00- $218,000.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO Statement
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here .
Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines in GitLab (.gitlab-ci.yml, runners, environments).
Install, configure and scale self-managed GitLab instances and GitLab Runners
Build and maintain Quali CloudShell environments: blueprints, sandboxes, resource models and orchestration scripts for on demand lab and test infrastructure
Build and manage container images and deployments with Docker
Complete various tests, analyze data, and detail the results.
Using Python to automate both the execution of tests as well as the test procedure and test report documentation.
Monitor pipeline and infrastructure health, respond to failures and drive root-cause fixes.
Document pipelines, runbooks and network configurations, and mentor developers on CI/CD best practices.
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related subject area
3+ years in DevOps, build/release or systems engineering,
2+ years of experience in scripting language to develop automation. C/C++/C#, or Python.
Hands-on experience with Quali CloudShell, including blueprint design, sandbox orchestration, resource and inventory management, and Python Shell development.
Strong automation skills with one scripting language (Bash, Python or PowerShell).
Proficiency with Git workflows: branching strategies, merge requests and code review.
Experience with Docker and container registries
Experience with networking protocols and systems, e.g., TCP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, DNS, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), Wireshark, etc.
Proficiency with Git workflows: branching strategies, merge requests and code review.
Strong analytical and debugging skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Must be a United States Citizen
Active United States Secret Clearance required
This is an on-site position located in Carlsbad, CA, Marlborough, MA, Tampa, FL, or Linthicum, MD