Staff / Sr Staff DevSecOps Engineer

SciTec is a dynamic small business, with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense, and we are growing our creative team We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements.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 deploymentsOrchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Kubernetes and HelmIntegrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanningMonitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline performance and deployment issuesManage software release processes including version promotion, branching, integration, and validationMaintain and implement Helm charts for application deploymentsPerform deployment validation and issue resolution in Kubernetes-based environmentsEnsure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and secure coding practicesSupport software vulnerability scanning (Static & Dynamic Analysis Tools) and remediation processesPerform other DevSecOps-related duties as assignedRequirementsU.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearanceBachelor’s degree in a STEM disciplineAt least 2 year of professional experience with:Python3CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins)Git version controlContainer orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or HelmDemonstrated attention to detailGood verbal and written communication skillsCandidates who have any of the following skills will be preferredLinux systems administrationContainer 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 TraefikMonitoring 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 RustFamiliarity with secure software development and vulnerability management workflows*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.BenefitsSciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options80% company paid Dental insurance100% company paid Vision insurance100% company paid Life insurance100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insuranceVoluntary Accident and Critical Illness insuranceShort-term Disability insuranceAnnual Profit-Sharing PlanDiscretionary Performance BonusPaid Parental LeaveGenerous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick PayFlexible Work HoursThe pay range for this position is $96,000 - $141,000/year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. xhuatnn VET/Disabled.#ND123