Cloud Pipeline Deployment Engineer

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Job Description:

BAE Systems is seeking a highly motivated Azure Pipeline Deployment Engineer to support enterprise‑scale cloud modernization and secure software delivery initiatives. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain automated deployment pipelines that enable rapid, reliable, and compliant delivery of mission‑critical applications. You will partner closely with development, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions meet rigorous security, performance, and operational standards.

This position requires strong technical depth in Azure DevOps, CI/CD automation, and cloud‑native deployment patterns, along with the ability to operate in a fast‑paced, solutions‑focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain Azure/Cloud DevOps CI/CD pipelines supporting application deployments across development, test, and production environments.
• Implement automated build, test, and release processes using YAML pipelines, Git repositories, and Azure DevOps Services.
• Manage and optimize Azure infrastructure deployments using ARM/Bicep templates, Terraform, or similar IaC tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate secure coding, automated testing, and quality gates into deployment workflows.
• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, deployment issues, and environment inconsistencies with a focus on root‑cause analysis and long‑term stability.
• Ensure compliance with BAE Systems security, configuration management, and change‑control processes.
• Support containerized workloads using Docker and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) where applicable.
• Monitor pipeline performance, implement improvements, and maintain documentation for operational continuity.