{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"18cfda495aa048106f4ae9a7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/18cfda495aa048106f4ae9a7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/18cfda495aa048106f4ae9a7","title":"Speciality 7 DEV OPS SOFTWARE ENGINEER (11804)","description":"Job Title: Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer\n\nLocation: Cedar Rapids, IA\n\nSchedule: Monday - Friday, 7.30AM-4.30PM\n\nPay Range: $85-95/HR\n\nClearance: Active Secret Clearance Required\n\nJob Description:\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of secure communications and embedded software systems supporting critical defense and national security missions. In this role, you'll design, automate, and maintain advanced DevSecOps pipelines that enable the rapid development and deployment of software powering military aircraft, unmanned systems, ground vehicles, and naval platforms.\n\nWorking alongside industry-leading engineers, you'll contribute to cutting-edge technologies including embedded software, advanced satellite communications, secure networking, cryptography, and resilient computing architectures. This is an exciting opportunity to drive innovation while supporting systems that keep military personnel safe, connected, and mission-ready.\n\nMilitary experience equivalency may substitute for some requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDesign, develop, and maintain secure DevSecOps pipelines supporting embedded software development within classified, air-gapped environments.\n\nDevelop automation tools, scripts, and applications to streamline software integration, testing, deployment, and release management.\n\nIntegrate development tools, software applications, and automation frameworks to improve engineering efficiency and continuous delivery.\n\nSupport multiple defense programs by managing DevSecOps infrastructure, software configuration management, and deployment processes.\n\nBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard DevSecOps tools and best practices.\n\nDevelop and deploy containerized applications while supporting modern cloud-native and virtualization technologies.\n\nCollaborate with software, systems, cybersecurity, and infrastructure engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable software solutions.\n\nParticipate in technology selection, process improvement initiatives, and DevSecOps strategy to increase automation and development velocity.\n\nMentor junior engineers, conduct technical reviews, and provide leadership across software development and DevSecOps initiatives.\n\nMaintain software configuration management and version control throughout the development lifecycle.\n\nSupport Agile software development practices within a SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) environment while ensuring high-quality, secure software delivery.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or another STEM discipline.\n\nMinimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5 years with an advanced degree, in software engineering, DevSecOps, or a related technical field.\n\nActive U.S. Secret Security Clearance is required.\n\nStrong programming and scripting experience using Python and Bash to automate complex development workflows.\n\nHands-on experience with Git version control platforms such as GitLab or Bitbucket.\n\nExperience designing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar automation platforms.\n\nExperience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or comparable technologies.\n\nStrong Linux administration experience, including scripting, software deployment, and system configuration.\n\nExperience with software artifact management platforms such as JFrog Artifactory or equivalent solutions.\n\nExperience supporting software configuration management throughout the software development lifecycle.\n\nStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to support multiple complex engineering programs simultaneously.\n\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working on cross-functional engineering teams.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nExperience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.\n\nExperience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Grafana.\n\nFamiliarity with RESTful API development and system integration.\n\nExperience administering Linux environments and enterprise applications.\n\nWorking knowledge of C, C++, or Java, particularly within embedded software environments.\n\nExperience supporting multi-threaded embedded software and communications systems.\n\nUnderstanding of IP networking, network protocols, and secure communications architectures.\n\nExperience administering Atlassian tools and supporting Agile development teams.\n\nPrevious experience supporting defense, aerospace, embedded systems, satellite communications, or mission-critical software programs.\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement:\n\nUSPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.","company":"Uspro","rawCompany":"uspro","city":"Cedar Rapids","state":"IA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T15:25:53.058Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Speciality 7 DEV OPS SOFTWARE ENGINEER (11804)","description":"Job Title: Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer\n\nLocation: Cedar Rapids, IA\n\nSchedule: Monday - Friday, 7.30AM-4.30PM\n\nPay Range: $85-95/HR\n\nClearance: Active Secret Clearance Required\n\nJob Description:\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of secure communications and embedded software systems supporting critical defense and national security missions. In this role, you'll design, automate, and maintain advanced DevSecOps pipelines that enable the rapid development and deployment of software powering military aircraft, unmanned systems, ground vehicles, and naval platforms.\n\nWorking alongside industry-leading engineers, you'll contribute to cutting-edge technologies including embedded software, advanced satellite communications, secure networking, cryptography, and resilient computing architectures. 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