SciTec
defense contractor
Staff/SrStaffDevSecOpsEngineer
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“Staff / Sr Staff DevSecOps Engineer at SciTec. Skills: DevSecOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Helm, Python, Security. Design, maintain, and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments. Orchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Kubernetes and Helm”
What You'll Achieve.
make a real impact—not just with code, but with purpose
Industry & Context.
solving complex challenges
U. S. citizenship, eligibility for a DoD security clearance, AI-generated resumes, cover letters, and applications will not be considered
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
U. S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance, Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, 2 year of professional experience with Python3, 2 year of professional experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins), 2 year of professional experience with Git version control, 2 year of professional experience with Container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm, Demonstrated attention to detail, Good verbal and written communication skills
Nice to Have
Linux systems administration, Container security tools (e.g. , Grype, Syft), SAST/SCA tools (e.g. , Fortify, SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, ZAP), AWS (EKS, EC2, Lambda), Application networking with tools such as Istio, NGINX, or Traefik, Monitoring and observability tools (e.g. , Prometheus, Grafana), Authentication tools (e.g. , Keycloak), Artifact repositories (e.g. , JFrog Artifactory, Nexus), Additional programming experience with strongly typed languages such as C++ or Rust, Familiarity with secure software development and vulnerability management workflows
What You'll Do.
and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments
Orchestrate automated deployments across development
and production environments using Kubernetes and Helm
Integrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management
and security scanning
Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline performance and deployment issues
Manage software release processes including version promotion
Maintain and implement Helm charts for application deployments
Perform deployment validation and issue resolution in Kubernetes-based environments
Ensure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and secure coding practices
Support software vulnerability scanning (Static & Dynamic Analysis Tools) and remediation processes
Perform other DevSecOps-related duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Good verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Description
SciTec, a wholly owned subsidiary of Firefly Aerospace, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions. **Important Notice** : SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. As we grow, we’re looking for mission-driven Staff and Senior Staff DevSecOps Engineers who are ready to make a real impact—not just with code, but with purpose. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges that matter, there’s a place for you here. **Responsibilities:** * Design, maintain, and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments * Orchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Kubernetes and Helm * Integrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanning * Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline performance and deployment issues * Manage software release processes including version promotion, branching, integration, and validation * Maintain and implement Helm charts for application deployments * Perform deployment validation and issue resolution in Kubernetes-based environments * Ensure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and secure coding practices * Support software vulnerability scanning (Static & Dynamic Analysis Tools) and remediation
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