Software Engineer (DevOps/DevSecOps)
The DevSecOps Software Engineer III role involves deploying, configuring and maintaining a software development for space systems and technologies
This advanced position requires expertise in at least one programming language, an advanced understanding of software development principles, and the ability to design and architect complex software systems
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments such as the Big Bang framework
This role spans both on-premises and cloud environments, with particular emphasis on air-gapped operations
The ideal candidate will design and maintain infrastructure using secure IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible, implement comprehensive observability solutions for proactive monitoring, and seamlessly integrate security practices throughout the development lifecycle
Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security
BenefitsMedical Coverage: We offer two comprehensive medical plans, a PPO and an HDHP, designed to prioritize the well-being of our team members
Dental Coverage: HMO and PPO dental plans are aimed at promoting optimal oral health and reducing costs
Vision Coverage: Our vision plan offers access to a wide range of in-network and out-of-network providers
Flexible Spending Accounts: Maximize savings and use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account: This tax-advantaged savings account allows team members to set aside pre-tax funds to cover qualified medical expenses
Life and AD&D Insurance: Comprehensive Basic and Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection to your family
Disability Insurance:
Short-term and long-term disability insurance provides wage replacement should you suffer a disability that prevents you from working
401K Profit Sharing Plan: Employees may contribute 1% to 100% of base salary up to the annual IRS maximum. Employer match provided with a 5-year vesting schedule
Employee Assistance Program:
Confidential service available 24/7 that provides assessment, counseling, resources and referrals to employees
Professional Development / Educational Reimbursement Plan: Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate tuition, books and fees.
You must have strong expertise in container technologies, GitOps workflows, infrastructure as code, software development workflows, and security toolingYou should be comfortable collaborating with development teams to optimize processes and ensure high-quality, reproducible software delivery that meets stringent compliance requirementsWe seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical missionWe’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement 5+ years of related professional experienceRequires bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master’s experience) Strong problem-solving skillsAbility to design, code, test, and debug complex software development environmentsThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is requireAbility to mentor and guide other engineersExperience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/KanbanSecurity Plus or IAT2 certificationProven experience as a DevOps/DevSecOps EngineerProficient in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) Experience designing CI/CD pipelines (preferably using GitHub or GitLab) Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AnsibleProficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like KubernetesExperience with Windows and Linux software developmentAbility to identify bottlenecks in software development and create solutions to increase efficiencyStrong understanding of security and software development best practices and principlesRelevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Professional DevOps Engineer) Experience with additional DevSecOps tools and methodologiesFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) Experience with logging and monitoring tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana) Experience deploying and configuring GitLab and ArtifactoryExperience with C/C++ build toolsExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailStrong communication and teamwork skillsThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.