# IT Engineer

**Company:** [9 Mothers](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/9-mothers)
**Location:** Austin, TX
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Salary:** $100k – $140k/yr
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** GitHub Actions, Linux, TCP/IP, nvidia jetson, Azure, entra id, LLMs, Claude, CI/CD, iac, SSO, SAML
**Posted:** 2026-07-27

> DevOps Engineer building automated CI/CD pipelines, AI-powered internal tooling and agents, and fleet deployment systems for a defense startup developing counter-drone AI hardware. Requires 2+ years DevOps experience, strong Linux and networking skills, and US citizenship for ITAR compliance.

## Job Description

## Essential Duties
- Automated CI/CD & Build Infrastructure: Create and maintain modern GitHub Actions workflows, manage organizational repositories and rulesets, and build composable test environments, simulation harnesses, and release pipelines.
- AI Tooling & Workflow Automation: Automate traditional IT and engineering tasks using AI-based workflows, build internal AI agents, and configure custom Claude skills and plugins to boost cross-functional staff productivity.
- Fleet Deployment & Hardware/Software Integration: Automate hardware fleet deployment activities and troubleshoot complex software, hardware, edge compute, and networking issues across our platform.
- SaaS, Identity & Access Management: Manage internal system integrations, configure SSO/SAML policies, and oversee identity and access controls.
- Infrastructure as Code & Environments: Provision and maintain infrastructure using composable configurations across cloud environments, internal lab setups, and developer workstations.
- Compliance & Security Hardening: Enforce security best practices, access controls, and repository governance compliant with defense and export control standards.

## Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on technical experience in DevOps, infrastructure, or systems administration.
- Highly comfortable working in a Linux shell environment with a strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, and system diagnostics.
- Solid experience with configuration management tools, modern build pipelines, and GitHub Actions workflow development.
- Resourceful self-starter comfortable operating independently, taking ownership of ambiguous tasks, and navigating changing priorities with limited oversight.
- This position requires access to export-controlled information under ITAR. Only U.S. citizens are permitted. Must be willing to submit a background check.

## Nice-to-Have
- Experience in a regulated, ITAR, CMMC, or compliance-bound defense environment.
- Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms (Orin, JetPack) or embedded Linux edge targets.
- Cloud administration experience on Azure and familiarity with Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).
- Experience building or integrating custom LLM tools, Claude skills, or AI agents into daily workflows.
- Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

## Benefits
- Meaningful Early Equity: You aren't just an employee; you are a foundational owner. Your contributions directly drive the value of your stake in the company.
- Direct Roadmap Influence: Forget the bureaucracy of big defense. You will have a seat at the table, directly shaping our product and technology trajectory from day one.
- Mission-Critical Work: We don't build for "what if." We build systems the Department of War actively needs to counter immediate, real-world threats.
- The Builder's Playground: Work in a brand-new lab fully optimized for rapid prototyping, equipped with NVIDIA Jetsons, high-end scopes, and 3-D printers.
- 100% Employer-Paid Premiums: We cover 100% of your medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums and cover 50% of healthcare premiums for your dependents.
- Unlimited PTO: We value results, not clock-watching. Take the time you need to stay sharp and recharge.
- Zero Red Tape: You report to the founders. You have the autonomy to make technical decisions that would take months of committee approval at a larger firm.
- Austin-Based Culture: Join an onsite team in Austin, TX, where we prioritize high-bandwidth collaboration and rapid field-testing.
- Relocation Assistance: We want the best talent in the room. If you aren't in Austin yet, we’ll help you get here, to make your transition to the Silicon Hills seamless.

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