Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.
Blue Origin is seeking an experienced
SecDevOps Engineer (Level 4) to join our
COMSEC team within the
Core Systems and Components group. In this role, you will play a critical part in integrating security practices into our development and operations workflows, ensuring the protection of our most sensitive systems and communications. You will work at the intersection of security, software development, and infrastructure - helping to build and maintain secure, reliable systems that support Blue Origin's mission.
Who You'll Work WithYou will collaborate closely with:
- Cybersecurity teams to define and enforce security policies and standards
- Software Developers to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to ensure secure, stable, and scalable operations
Responsibilities - Design, implement, and maintain secure DevOps pipelines and infrastructure
- Integrate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows
- Support COMSEC operations by ensuring secure communication systems and tools meet applicable standards
- Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across development and production environments
- Enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices across engineering teams
- Monitor systems for security threats and respond to incidents in collaboration with Cybersecurity teams
- Partner with SREs to build resilient, security-hardened infrastructure
- Ensure compliance with relevant government and industry security frameworks and regulations
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in DevOps, SecDevOps, or a related engineering discipline
- Proven experience integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM platforms
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of networking, encryption, and secure communications
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-series, RMF, or CMMC
Preferred Qualifications - Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
- Experience with COMSEC equipment, policies, and key management
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or Certified DevSecOps Professional
- Experience applying NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations
- Experience working in an aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment
- Familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible
Base Pay Range for:
CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35
Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Benefits- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
