GMD DevSecOps Engineer (MDA)

Mission Driven Research

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

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree + 12 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's + 20 years experience is required.
  • Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
  • 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).
  • Operational experience in enterprise cloud environments, specifically Microsoft Azure and AWS.
  • Proven experience in Windows Server administration and Active Directory.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and provision the IDDE DevSecOps environment using Terraform for scalable infrastructure deployments.
  • Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes for high availability.
  • Design and implement CI/CD pipelines to automate software deployment processes.
  • Act as system administrator within the IDDE managing tool deployment and user accounts.
  • Collaborate with cyber engineers on STIG evaluation and automate security tools within CI/CD pipelines.
  • Create product documentation and manage complex deployment orchestration.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
Full Job Description
MDR is looking for an experienced, 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).

What You'll Be Doing:
  • 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.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Master's Degree + 12 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's + 20 years exp is required.
  • Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
  • Hands-on experience using Terraform for complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.
  • Proficieny 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 AWS.
  • Proven experience in Windows Server administration, Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
  • Demonstrated experience in 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Cloud Certifications: Active professional-level cloud certifications 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).
  • Advanced familiarity with GitLab for code repositories, pipeline execution, and backlog management.

Position Requirements
  • Clearance Required
    • Secret
  • Position Level
    • Principal
  • FT/PT
    • Full Time
  • Years Related Work Experience
    • 12
  • Education Level Required
    • 4-yr

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