DevSecOps Engineer

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next.  Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Note on Cleared Roles: If this position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

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Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI Polygraph

Vantor is seeking an an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join our onsite agile team. If you have some or all of the following skills and experience, we would love to talk with you

Responsibilities:

• This position is full time onsite in Reston, VA
• Manage Kubernetes/OpenShift environment, resources and deployments across multiple networks and environments.
• Build, maintain and improve Helm charts and Gitlab CI pipelines for multiple enterprise mission critical applications across multiple domains
• Troubleshoot and debug production systems with the development team
• Manage AWS infrastructure, design and propose new cloud solutions and architectures
• Run and manage cybersecurity, code quality, and accreditation scans
• Assist with ATO Accreditation technical tasks and documentation
• Work with ISSO and dev team to fulfil accreditation requirements and achieve ATO
• Work with team for completion and compliance of security controls and STIGs
• Oversee and execute builds, deployments, packaging, integration, automation and releases
• Continuously monitor and evaluate system and environment performance and availability

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current/active TS/SCI with a current CI polygraph or be willing and able to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, e.g. Computer Science, Systems Engineering or equivalent experience
• 8 years of professional experience in a DevSecOps, DevOps, or Production System Support role.
• Kubernetes and/or Openshift experience in production environments
• Docker and containerization expertise
• Helm / Helm Charts familiarity
• Experience creating and managing Jenkins builds and pipelines in development and production environments
• Git/Github/Gitlab familiarity as part of a CI/CD pipeline
• Tenacious troubleshooting, problem solving and error fixing mentality
• Strong Linux and bash scripting skills
• One or more build tools: Maven, NPM, PIP, Make
• DoD 8570 IAT II and Privileged User Access requirements met (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP), or the ability to achieve within 30 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certification
• OpenShift, Kubernetes, and/or Docker certification
• Agile / Scrum experience
• Jira and confluence familiarity
• Java/Spring, Python, and Web Development familiarity
• Demonstrated DevSecOps team leadership

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: 

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.