Senior Staff / Senior DevSecOps Engineer (Clearance Required)
Description
SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
NOTE: This role is contingent upon contract award.
We are seeking a Senior Staff / Senior DevSecOps Engineer to design, develop, and sustain high-quality CI/CD pipelines, containerize applications, and applications to deploy cloud-based platforms. This role focuses on distributed systems, microservices, and real-time data pipelines, working closely with scientific and technical users in a mission-focused environment.
The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor with deep Configuration as Code (CaC), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Kubernetes expertise ready to make a real impact and solve complex challenges with passion.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, maintain, and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments
- Orchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Helm and Kustomize
- Ability to perform tasks aligned with team and product goals with limited technical oversight and guidance.
- Integrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanning
- Maintain and implement Helm charts for application deployments
- Ensure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and secure coding practices
- Support software vulnerability scanning (Static & Dynamic Analysis Tools) and remediation processes
Requirements
The following minimum qualifications are required for the position:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field
- 5+ years of DevOps engineering, system administration and infrastructure management
- Container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm
- 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
- Proven ability to automate complex workflows and processes
- Design systems to maximize ability to audit and observe
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical disciplines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional experience working in Linux environments
- Experience using version control systems such as Git
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field
- 10+ years of DevOps engineering, system administration and infrastructure management
- Container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm
- 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
- Proven ability to automate complex workflows and processes
- Design systems to maximize ability to audit and observe
- Proficient in Python scripting
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.
Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- 4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
- 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
- 80% company paid Dental insurance
- 100% company paid Vision insurance
- 100% company paid Life insurance
- 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
- Short-term Disability insurance
- Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
- Discretionary Performance Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
- Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $127,000 - $193,000. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.
Skills
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (1)
- What level security clearance do you maintain?
Pick from a list (6)
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, including the ability to demonstrate United States citizenship and pass a background check. Are you a US Citizen?
- Do you have a current DoD security clearance?
- Are you able to work onsite in Dayton, OH?
- Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field?
- I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. This application for employment shall be considered active for a period of time not to exceed 45 days. Any applicant wishing to be considered for employment beyond this time period should inquire as to whether or not applications are being accepted at that time. I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and regulations of the employer.
- I will complete the EEO forms listed on the following page. As a Federal Contractor, SciTec is subject to reporting this information by law. Information collected in these questions is not used in any applicant’s consideration for employment.
Written answers (4)
- Reconfirm you are a United States Citizen by writing "I can confirm I am a US Citizen" below.
- What is your experience with container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm?
- How have you applied CI/CD to complex build and deploy systems?
- What is your degree in?