PeopleTec

Secure Software Delivery Engineer

PeopleTec$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in DevSecOps, software deployment, or related fields.
  • Experience with Kubernetes and container workflows (Docker, Podman).
  • Proficient in CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins).
  • Knowledge of DISA STIGs, SCAP, and hardening practices.
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Trivy, Anchore).
  • Familiar with image signing and SBOM tooling (Cosign, Sigstore).
  • Scripting skills in Bash, Python, PowerShell.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and have active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Onboard and manage GOTS and COTS software lifecycle.
  • Apply STIGs and harden artifacts for release.
  • Build and maintain CD pipeline components.
  • Validate image provenance and remediate supply-chain issues.
  • Execute security and compliance checks pre-delivery.
  • Maintain vendor deployment guides and delivery patterns.
  • Coordinate with vendors and security teams to resolve issues.

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Opportunities for hands-on experience with modern tech.
  • Engagement in mission-critical software deployment.
  • Potential for career advancement within the company.
  • Contribute to the security of national defense systems.
Full Job Description
PeopleTec is currently seeking a Secure Software Delivery Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location. PeopleTec is hiring a Secure Software Delivery Engineer for our Software Deployment Team. The team's mission is to deliver GOTS and COTS software into an accredited environment by ensuring all artifacts are properly STIG'd, hardened, scanned, validated, and ready for delivery through the DevSecOps CD pipeline. This engineer is hands-on with the onboarding, hardening, and release of non-infrastructure applications, Kubernetes images, VMs, and executables, and owns the day-to-day pipeline work that gets software from vendor to accredited environment. Responsibilities: - Onboard and manage the lifecycle of GOTS and COTS software, including Kubernetes images, VMs, and executables. - Apply STIGs, harden artifacts, and execute scans (vulnerability, compliance, malware) as part of the intake and release process. - Build and maintain reusable CD pipeline components and container security guardrails for non-infrastructure applications. - Validate image provenance, signatures, and SBOMs; flag and remediate supply-chain issues. - Execute release readiness, security, and compliance checks before delivery into the accredited environment. - Author and maintain vendor deployment guides and delivery patterns. - Configure, operate, and maintain non-infrastructure applications in the accredited environment. - Coordinate with vendors, security, and accreditation teams to resolve findings and unblock releases. Qualifications Required Skills/Experience: - 4+ years in DevSecOps, software deployment, platform engineering, or related. - Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container workflows (Docker, Podman, or equivalent). - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent). - Working knowledge of DISA STIGs, SCAP, and hardening practices. - Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus, Trivy, Anchore, or Prisma/Twistlock). - Familiarity with image signing and SBOM tooling (Cosign, Sigstore, Syft, or equivalent). - Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell. - Must be a U.S. Citizen - An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment. Education Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (additional experience may substitute). Desired Skills: - Active TOP SECRET or TS/SCI clearance. - Experience deploying COTS or GOTS software in DoD or federal accredited environments. - DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT II or higher (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent). - Familiarity with GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible). - Familiarity with RMF and the ATO process. - Experience with classified or air-gapped deployment pipelines Overview

About PeopleTec

PeopleTec, Inc. is a defense contractor that provides engineering and technical services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. PeopleTec specializes in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the 2019 North Alabama Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics and the 2018 Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. PeopleTec has a strong commitment to giving back to the community and supports a variety of charitable organizations.
Learn more about PeopleTec
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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