DevSecOps Engineer

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Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This role focuses on designing implementing and maintaining software delivery pipelines deployment tooling and platform automation supporting mission-critical software systems.

The successful candidate will help bridge development and operational environments by enabling secure repeatable and scalable software delivery across multiple security domains and deployment environments. The role requires strong expertise in CI/CD Kubernetes-based deployments Git-centric workflows and modern software delivery practices.

This position works closely with software development teams platform engineers cyber personnel and operational stakeholders to ensure software can move efficiently and securely from development through operational deployment.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects:KBRs work is at the forefront of engineering logistics operations science program management mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment:Be part of a dynamic team that thrives oncollaborationand innovation fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work:Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Responsibilities

• CI/CD Pipeline Engineering Design implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting software delivery across multiple environments.
• Deployment Automation Develop automated deployment processes that improve consistency reliability and delivery velocity.
• GitOps & Source Control Management Implement and support Git-based workflows branching strategies repository management and deployment automation practices.
• Kubernetes Platform Support Deploy configure troubleshoot and optimize Kubernetes-based application environments.
• Helm & Release Management Develop and maintain Helm charts deployment templates and environment-specific configurations.
• Toolchain Engineering Maintain and improve software delivery toolchains supporting development testing security scanning deployment and operational monitoring.
• Multi-Environment Deployment Support Coordinate deployments across development integration test and operational environments with varying security requirements and constraints.
• Security Integration Work closely with cyber teams to incorporate security controls scanning compliance requirements and vulnerability remediation into delivery pipelines.
• Release Engineering Support release packaging deployment validation rollback strategies and operational readiness activities.
• Platform Troubleshooting Investigate and resolve pipeline deployment infrastructure and integration issues affecting software delivery.
• Collaboration Partner with software developers AI engineers systems engineers cyber teams and operational stakeholders to improve delivery effectiveness and reliability.

Work Environment:

• Location:El Segundo CA (Work-from-home flexibility with on-site support as required)
• Travel Requirements:Minimal
• Working Hours:Standard

Required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science math physics or related technical field
• 8 years of experience supporting DevOps DevSecOps platform engineering release engineering or software delivery activities
• Strong experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Strong experience with Git-based development workflows and source control management
• Experience developing and maintaining Helm charts and Kubernetes deployment configurations
• Strong experience administering and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based environments
• Understanding of software deployment lifecycles across multiple environments and security domains
• Experience supporting containerized applications and cloud-native architectures
• Familiarity with software delivery automation infrastructure automation and deployment orchestration
• Strong scripting or automation experience using tools such as Bash Python or Go
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Powerpoint)

Desired

• Active Secret or higher clearance
• Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Operations Command (SpOC/CFC) or other DoD software programs
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery methodologies
• Understanding of software deployment challenges across IL5 IL6 air-gapped or other restricted environments
• Experience integrating security scanning vulnerability management and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with software supply chain security practices including artifact signing SBOM generation and provenance validation
• Experience supporting cloud-native mission platforms and distributed application architectures
• Familiarity with Agile software development environments and Program Increment (PI) execution
• Experience supporting SATCOM mission systems or operational C2 environments
• Experience with tools such as GitLab CI GitHub Actions Jenkins Argo CD Argo Workflows Tekton or similar CI/CD platforms
• Experience supporting Harbor Nexus Artifactory or similar artifact repositories
• Familiarity with Kubernetes security tools policy engines or runtime security platforms
• Experience supporting deployments across multiple security enclaves or classified environments
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform OpenTofu or Ansible
• Experience supporting MLOps platforms model deployment pipelines AI workload orchestration or machine learning lifecycle management
• Experience supporting AI-enabled mission systems or modern software factories
• Relevant certifications such as Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD) Security CISSP GitLab or cloud platform certifications
• Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP

Basic Compensation:$126000 to $170000 in El Segundo CA

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Ready to Make a DifferenceIf youre excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter we encourage you to apply and join our team.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.