AeroVironment

GMD DevSecOps Engineer

AeroVironment$120K — $145K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with 12+ years or Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience required.
  • Active Secret clearance necessary for role.
  • Hands-on expertise with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code deployments.
  • Proficiency in Kubernetes for managing containerized applications and microservices.
  • Experience in designing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI or Jenkins.
  • Operational experience in AWS and Azure environments is essential.
  • Familiarity with Windows Server and Active Directory administration.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and scale the IDDE DevSecOps environment using Terraform.
  • Deploy and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes for high availability.
  • Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for software deployment.
  • Act as system administrator across hybrid cloud environments managing tools and configurations.
  • Collaborate with cyber engineers on security evaluations and tool implementations.
  • Create documentation and manage deployment orchestration for deliverables.
  • Support release objectives within a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance offered.
  • 401K plan with company matching.
  • 9/80 work schedule for work-life balance.
  • Paid holiday shutdown to enjoy time off.
Full Job Description

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

AV is looking for a highly talented, team-oriented GMD DevSecOps Engineer to join our team!  In this role, you will provide critical support to GM's Digital Acquisition & Infrastructure team and primarily be responsible for architecting, building, and scaling the DevSecOps Environment within the Integrated Digital Data Environment (IDDE).

  • Architect and provision the IDDE DevSecOps environment using Terraform to ensure scalable, repeatable, and version-controlled infrastructure deployments.

  • Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications and microservices using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and resilience for mission-critical workloads.

  • Design, implement, and maintain advanced continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD pipelines) to fully automate software building, testing, and deployment processes.

  • Act as a system administrator within the IDDE across hybrid cloud environments (AWS and Azure).  Manage tool deployment, infrastructure configuration, Windows Active Directory, and user account management.

  • Collaborate with cyber engineers to execute STIG evaluation, analysis, and implementation.  Embed automated security and code scanning tools directly into the CI/CD pipelines to ensure high software security standards.

  • Support deliverable and release objectives, create comprehensive product/infrastructure documentation, and manage complex deployment orchestration.



Required:
 

  • Education/Experience: Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and 12+ years of experience OR a BA/BS degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and 20+ years of experience in lieu of the MA/MS degree requirement.

  • Active Secret clearance

  • Hands-on experience using Terraform for complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.

  • Proficiency in building, deploying, and managing containerized environments using Kubernetes.

  • Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).

  • Hands-on operational experience working within enterprise cloud environments, specifically Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

  • •experience in Windows Server administration, Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).

  • Demonstrated experience in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) analysis, deployment orchestration, and security/code scanning tools.

  • Prior experience with Integrated Development Environments, such as Coder.

  • CompTIA Security+ certification (Required for baseline DoD compliance).

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.


Desired:
 

  • Cloud Certifications: Active professional-level cloud certifications are highly preferred, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

  • Container Certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).

  • A familiarity with GitLab for code repositories, pipeline execution, and backlog management.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR.  A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  .

Principals only need apply.  NO agencies please.

About AeroVironment

Size
1,214 employees
Market Cap
$2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$29.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+13.8%
Revenue
$394.1 million
NASDAQ

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