Senior DevSecOps Engineer

BridgePhase

$110K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or related fields
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD, automation, and system administration
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) with tools like Terraform and Ansible
  • Strong knowledge of DoD security compliance frameworks and best practices
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in high-security environments
  • Active TS/SCI clearance is required
  • B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement automated build, test, and deployment processes using DevSecOps best practices
  • Manage containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker for cyber defense
  • Perform security hardening and performance tuning for AWS EKS clusters
  • Develop and maintain Helm charts for Kubernetes deployments
  • Integrate security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines for hardened code delivery
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using Terraform and Ansible
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support cyber mission readiness

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation reflecting skills and impact
  • Multiple bonus programs for performance, growth, and referrals
  • Flexible PTO with 20 days available
  • Paid federal holidays to ensure time to recharge
  • Paid sick leave priority for health
  • 100% paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with 6% match and no vesting period
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance provided
  • Pet insurance for your furry family members
  • Annual professional development budget for growth
  • Two paid community service days for meaningful causes
  • Social pod budget for team connections
Full Job Description
We9re looking for a well-rounded Senior DevSecOps Enigineer to join our growing team of DevSecOps and Cloud Infrastructure practitioners supporting the U.S. Air Force9s Unified Platform mission sets. Based in San Antonio, TX, Unified Platform brings together cross-functional teams of cybersecurity and software engineering professionals to deliver mission-critical capabilities. In this role, you9ll contribute to automation and infrastructure, security implementation, technical compliance, incident response, CI/CD pipeline enhancement, and continuous improvement in support of cyber defense operations.

Important Requirements:
  • Must be local to San Antonio, TX
  • Must be willing and able to work onsite in a SCIF environment frequently
  • Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance

Ideal candidates thrive on automating processes, implementing infrastructure as code, and leveraging secure, scalable cloud and containerization technologies. We value problem-solvers who can translate complex technical concepts into practical, mission-focused solutions that defend against evolving threats.

In this position, you can expect to:
  • Design and implement automated build, test, and deployment processes leveraging DevSecOps best practices that align with DoD cybersecurity objectives
  • Manage containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker to support cyber defense platforms
  • Perform security hardening and performance tuning for EKS clusters in compliance with DoD and COSC guidelines
  • Develop and maintain Helm charts for secure, repeatable Kubernetes deployments
  • Optimize Kubernetes resource allocation and autoscaling configurations to support dynamic mission workloads
  • Integrate security tools and continuous scanning practices into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid delivery of hardened code
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible
  • Maintain compliance with security controls per NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, and the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design
  • Manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure with a focus on security, scalability, and reliability
  • Enable automated pipelines that integrate security and operational requirements throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Collaborate across development, security, and operations teams to drive COSC-aligned DevSecOps strategies and support cyber mission readiness

As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile engineers who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in areas such as CI/CD, DevSecOps, AWS Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or automation for system administration and operations
  • Strong understanding of best practices for building secure services in Cloud-based IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to support deployment, troubleshooting, configuration, and interoperability in a high-security environment
  • Familiarity with scripting languages such as Bash or Python
  • Experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using tools like Packer, Terraform, Ansible, and Helm
  • Proficiency with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) and other managed container services
  • Experience implementing DoD cyber compliance frameworks and DevSecOps principles in secure environments
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, mission-focused team environment
  • Strong desire to continuously learn and grow
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required
  • B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

While we9ve outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don9t check every box but have strong technical aptitude, a passion for problem-solving, and a drive to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Our Benefits:
We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Some of the perks our team enjoys include:
  • Competitive compensation that reflects your skills and impact
  • Multiple bonus programs rewarding performance, company growth, and employee referrals
  • Flexible PTO with 20 days to use when you need them
  • All federal holidays paid to help you truly recharge
  • Paid sick leave because health always comes first
  • 100% paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with 6% match and no vesting period
  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans with low out-of-pocket costs
  • Short- and long-term disability and life insurance included
  • Pet insurance to support your four-legged family
  • Annual professional development budget for training, certifications, and conferences
  • Two paid community service days for causes that matter to you
  • Social pod budget to connect with teammates wherever you live

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