{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"13af9e3522001cff57e64dc8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/13af9e3522001cff57e64dc8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/13af9e3522001cff57e64dc8","title":"DevSecOps Engineer","description":"Title:\nDevSecOps Engineer\nBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!\nKBR is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining software delivery pipelines, deployment tooling, and platform automation supporting mission-critical software systems.\nThe successful candidate will help bridge development and operational environments by enabling secure, repeatable, and scalable software delivery across multiple security domains and deployment environments. The role requires strong expertise in CI/CD, Kubernetes-based deployments, Git-centric workflows, and modern software delivery practices.\nThis position works closely with software development teams, platform engineers, cyber personnel, and operational stakeholders to ensure software can move efficiently and securely from development through operational deployment.\nWhy Join Us?\nInnovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.\nCollaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.\nImpactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.\nResponsibilities\nCI/CD Pipeline Engineering – Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting software delivery across multiple environments.\nDeployment Automation – Develop automated deployment processes that improve consistency, reliability, and delivery velocity.\nGitOps & Source Control Management – Implement and support Git-based workflows, branching strategies, repository management, and deployment automation practices.\nKubernetes Platform Support – Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes-based application environments.\nHelm & Release Management – Develop and maintain Helm charts, deployment templates, and environment-specific configurations.\nToolchain Engineering – Maintain and improve software delivery toolchains supporting development, testing, security scanning, deployment, and operational monitoring.\nMulti-Environment Deployment Support – Coordinate deployments across development, integration, test, and operational environments with varying security requirements and constraints.\nSecurity Integration – Work closely with cyber teams to incorporate security controls, scanning, compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation into delivery pipelines.\nRelease Engineering – Support release packaging, deployment validation, rollback strategies, and operational readiness activities.\nPlatform Troubleshooting – Investigate and resolve pipeline, deployment, infrastructure, and integration issues affecting software delivery.\nCollaboration – Partner with software developers, AI engineers, systems engineers, cyber teams, and operational stakeholders to improve delivery effectiveness and reliability.\nWork Environment:\nLocation: El Segundo, CA (Work-from-home flexibility with on-site support as required)\nTravel Requirements: Minimal\nWorking Hours: Standard\nRequired\nAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related technical field\n8+ years of experience supporting DevOps, DevSecOps, platform engineering, release engineering, or software delivery 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(SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC/CFC), or other DoD software programs\nFamiliarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery methodologies\nUnderstanding of software deployment challenges across IL5, IL6, air-gapped, or other restricted environments\nExperience integrating security scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines\nFamiliarity with software supply chain security practices including artifact signing, SBOM generation, and provenance validation\nExperience supporting cloud-native mission platforms and distributed application architectures\nFamiliarity with Agile software development environments and Program Increment (PI) execution\nExperience supporting SATCOM, mission systems, or operational C2 environments\nExperience with tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD, Argo Workflows, Tekton, or similar CI/CD platforms\nExperience supporting Harbor, Nexus, Artifactory, or similar artifact repositories\nFamiliarity with Kubernetes security tools, policy engines, or runtime security platforms\nExperience supporting deployments across multiple security enclaves or classified environments\nFamiliarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, OpenTofu, or Ansible\nExperience supporting MLOps platforms, model deployment pipelines, AI workload orchestration, or machine learning lifecycle management\nExperience supporting AI-enabled mission systems or modern software factories\nRelevant certifications such as Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Security+, CISSP, GitLab, or cloud platform certifications\nCertifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP\nBasic Compensation: $126,000 to $170,000 in El Segundo, CA\nThe offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.\nReady to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.\nKBR Benefits\nKBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\n\nAt KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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