Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer

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LeidosDefense Uncrewed Systems Integration and Testisseekinga motivated and ambitiousDevSecOps Engineer to join the Software Simulation Systems Engineering and Integration Directorate (S3I) Joint Technology Center Systems Integration Lab (JSIL) Technology and Certification position collaborates with subject matter experts in therequirements design development security andimplementationofUAS relatedsoftware

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Primary Responsibilities

• Design implement and continuously improve DevSecOps pipelines and practices across the organization

• Integrate security controls and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (SAST DAST SCA container scanning)

• Establish and enforce secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) standards and best practices

• Collaborate with software engineering cybersecurity and integration teams to embed security into all phases of development

• Drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and immutable infrastructure principles

• Oversee containerization and orchestration strategies using Docker

• Implement and manage secrets management identity and access controls (IAM) and zero-trust security models

• Ensure compliance with applicable security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST RMF etc.)

• Mentor and guide engineers on DevSecOps principles secure coding practices and automation strategies

• Evaluate select and integrate new tools and technologies to improve security automation and delivery speed

• Partner with leadership to define DevSecOps strategy roadmap and metrics for success

• Support audit and accreditation activities including documentation and evidence collection

Drive a culture of shared responsibility for security reliability and performance

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or MS degree in computer science or related technical degree plus 1-2 years of prior relevant experience.

• 1 years of experience in software engineering DevOps or DevSecOps roles

• On-site work (no remote/hybrid options)

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Certification

• Hands-on experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins GitLab CI/CD GitHub Actions or similar

• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker Kubernetes)

• Solid scripting and automation skills in languages such as Python Bash or PowerShell

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to operate in fast-paced mission-critical environments

• Strong understanding of Linux operating systems including system administration troubleshooting and performance tuning.

• Strong collaboration and written communication skills.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Final Secret Clearance.

• Must be a resident of Huntsville AL or willing to relocate to the Huntsville AL aera.

Preferred Qualifications

• IAT Level II or Linux OS based certification.

• Proven experience integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) including SAST DAST dependency scanning and container security

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform CloudFormation or Pulumi

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g. NIST RMF SCAP STIGs etc.)

• Experience implementing identity and access management (IAM) secrets management and zero-trust architectures

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and collaborating with cross function teams.

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