DevSecOps Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer experienced in On-Prem and Cloud CI/CD pipeline implementations to join our dynamic team at Sierra Space.

You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines ensuring the security and efficiency of our development processes.

About You

We seek those who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what is possible and are driven by the unwavering passion to pursue a dream relentlessly.

We're looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision, and audacious goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using frameworks such as the Big Bang DevSecOps framework.
• Create and maintain On-Prem and Cloud Kubernetes resources.
• Implement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems for proactive issue resolution.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of services.
• Collaborate closely with software developers to optimize development processes and embed security practices.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Conduct comprehensive system tests including security, performance, and availability assessments.
• Ensure the team is producing quality driven software that is reproducible and follows best practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or other related discipline and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Understanding of Computer Aided Engineering tools
• Practical knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
• The willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• Willingness and ability to obtain Security Plus or IAT2 certification is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security Plus or IAT2 certification
• Proven experience as a DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer
• Proficient in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines (preferrably using GitHub or GitLab)
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Proficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Experience with Windows and Linux software development
• Ability to identify bottlenecks in software development and create solutions to increase efficiency
• Strong understanding of security and software development best practices and principles
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Professional DevOps Engineer)
• Experience with additional DevSecOps tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with C/C++ build tools.

Physical/Mental/Emotional Requirements:

• Frequently walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps
• Frequently repeat same hand, arm, and finger motion many times to include finger and hand dexterity
• Rarely lifting or carrying up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

• Rarely exposed to outdoor elements (high/low temperatures, sun, rain/snow, etc.)
• Rarely exposed to fumes or hazardous chemicals/materials
• Rarely exposed to loud noises

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret 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.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development.

We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$104, $144,138.39

Application Deadline:

This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note:

Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms.

Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.