DevSecOps Engineer

Job Description The DevSecOps Engineer will support the Infrastructure and Capabilities teams in building and maintaining an integrated DevSecOps environment that enables dynamic course delivery. This role focuses on configuring and managing development, testing, and production environments, as well as preparing, testing, and deploying tools and services used across the program. It’s an excellent fit for a DevSecOps engineer—or a software engineer with DevOps experience—who thrives in collaborative, fast‑moving environments. Worker Type Regular Position Responsibilities Administer and harden on‑premise systems including VMs, storage, and database hosts Collaborate with development teams to streamline build and deployment processes Communicate complex infrastructure concepts effectively to technical and non‑technical audiences Configure supporting services and coordinate access for development teams and end users Contribute to documentation and logic/data flow design for new and existing programs Continuously improve automation, monitoring, and security toolchains Deploy and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Helm Deploy, troubleshoot, and analyze systems and services supporting course delivery Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments Document runbooks, playbooks, and system diagrams to support operational consistency Implement identity and access management best practices including secrets management and RBAC Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows Maintain multiple Kubernetes clusters across build, test, and production environments Manage and optimize container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Docker Swarm Monitor and analyze system and application performance using enterprise observability tools Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis to support infrastructure planning Support incident response and vulnerability management through analysis and remediation Validate products and manage deployments to ensure reliability and readiness Verify program accuracy through testing and debugging using sample data and structured test processes Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor’s degree in the field of Computer Science or related field is required or equivalent combination of education and experience 5+ years of applicable software development experience Experience developing in Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Python, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL/MongoDB preferred) Experience with Agile methodologies Proficiency in web UI design using HTML, CSS, AJAX, JSON/XML, JavaScript/TypeScript, JQuery or similar Working knowledge of Windows and Linux platforms TS/SCI with Polygraph Certification Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Ability to explain complex abstraction layers and troubleshooting steps Ability to work independently while coordinating with team workflows Experience with virtual machine hosting environments such as ESXi/vCenter (VMware, vSphere, vCenter) Experience with scripting languages including PowerShell, Bash, PowerCLI, API scripting, Python, Go Experience implementing STIG guidance and system hardening Experience with Atlassian tools (Confluence, Jira, Bitbucket) High attention to detail, enthusiasm, and initiative Strong analytical and root‑cause problem‑solving skills Strong communication, documentation, and requirements‑gathering skills for collaboration with team members and customers Willingness to work flexible or overtime hours including some weekends Salary Range $162,000 - $200,000 ITAR Requirement This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions may require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. EEO Statement We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr