DevSecOps Engineer

Auria

$115K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps roles
  • Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance
  • Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
  • Proficient in Linux environments and shell scripting
  • Understanding of DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline implementations
  • Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements and RMF processes

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
  • Manage containerized application environments ensuring consistent deployments
  • Configure and maintain artifact management processes including version control
  • Deploy and validate software baselines for system integration and regression testing
  • Implement cybersecurity controls within pipelines and deployed environments
  • Align with Risk Management Framework (RMF) by maintaining accurate system configurations
  • Troubleshoot and optimize deployment and integration issues for reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable secure software delivery

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment in Colorado Springs, CO
  • Opportunities to work on mission-driven projects that protect national interests
  • Collaborative team atmosphere with diverse technical expertise
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development through certifications
  • Engagement in innovative technologies within defense systems
Full Job Description
Auria is looking to hire a DevSecOps Engineer to join the team. This position is a hybrid role located in Colorado Springs, CO.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) to support automated build, test, security scanning, and controlled promotion of software artifacts across air-gapped environments
  • Manage containerized application environments (Docker/Kubernetes), ensuring consistent, reproducible deployments across development, integration, and test systems
  • Configure and maintain artifact management processes, including version control, traceability, and promotion of release candidates across environments
  • Deploy and validate software baselines onto hardware systems, supporting system integration, regression testing, and delivery of MSFITS suites
  • Implement and enforce DevSecOps cybersecurity controls, including STIG application, vulnerability scanning, and remediation within pipelines and deployed environments
  • Maintain alignment with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements by ensuring system configurations, artifacts, and documentation accurately reflect deployed baselines
  • Support integration, test, and release management activities, ensuring configuration consistency and readiness for customer acceptance and fielding
  • Troubleshoot and optimize pipeline, deployment, and integration issues, ensuring reliability and repeatability across all environments
  • Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and test teams to enable secure, compliant, and mission-ready software delivery


WHAT THE TEAM REQUIRES:
  • Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or software integration roles Hands-on experience with: GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance - Containerization and orchestration (Docker and Kubernetes)
  • Experience supporting software build, test, and release processes, including artifact promotion and version control
  • Strong experience with Linux environments and shell scripting
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and integration test execution
  • Understanding of DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline implementation and artifact management
  • Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIGs, vulnerability scanning, and RMF processes
  • Ability to support air-gapped or controlled deployment environments with strict configuration and promotion controls
  • Experience troubleshooting pipeline, integration, and deployment issues

WHAT THE TEAM PREFERS:
  • Experience supporting SATCOM, RF, or Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and integration environments
  • Familiarity with software factory architecture and controlled artifact promotion models in restricted environments
  • Experience with artifact repositories (e.g., Nexus, Artifactory) and dependency management
  • Knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800-53, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements
  • Experience implementing advanced pipeline security tools, including SAST, DAST, and container scanning
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
  • Experience supporting system-level integration, regression testing, and release validation
  • Exposure to monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Experience working in Agile/PI-based development cycles using tools such as Jira
  1. Prior experience supporting defense programs aligned with the United States Space Force Relevant certifications: -- CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 compliant) -- Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD) -- AWS/Azure certifications


PAY TRANSPARENCY: The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications - skills, education & experience - and the position level. $115,000- $130,000.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2026.

Pay Range: $115,000 - $130,000 per year

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