Cyber Security

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Cyber Security DevOps Engineer to build and enforce automated security within CI/CD pipelines. The role bridges software development, IT operations, and Cyber Security to deliver secure software quickly.

This 100% on-site position requires securing cloud/on‑prem infrastructure and implementing zero-trust security practices. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in infra/DevOps, 3+ years Kubernetes admin in production, and hands-on Terraform,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
• 3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes administration in production environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain on‑prem/cloud infrastructure. (IaC) using Terraform.
• Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in production.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Helm charts for app deployment.
• Automate provisioning, deployment, and ops tasks with Python.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Argo CD).
• Implement security controls per industry best practices.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and patch management.
• Manage IAM, RBAC, secrets, and certificates.
• Integrate cybersecurity tools (Vulnerability scanners, SIEM, etc.).
• Set up monitoring/logging/alerting (Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Splunk).
• Troubleshoot infra, app, and security incidents; collaborate cross-functionally.
• Produce technical docs and diagrams.

Skills

Kubernetes admin

Python scripting

CI/CD concepts

Terraform

Jenkins

Git

Docker

Networking basics

GitOps

RBAC

Zero Trust

Vulnerability tooling

Secrets management

Monitoring tools

OpenShift/Rancher/Tanzu

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Terraform

Jenkins

Git

Docker

OpenShift

VMware Tanzu

Rancher

Job description

World Headquarters
Pontiac, MI 48341, USA

Description

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security DevOps Engineer (SecDevOps) to join our team. This role plays a critical part in building, maintaining, and enforcing automated security guards within our CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between software development, IT operations, and Cyber Security, ensuring that software is delivered quickly without sacrificing compliance within the DevOps ecosystem.

This position is 100% on-site.

The Cyber Security DevOps Engineer (SecDevOps) will also:

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade on-premises cloud infrastructure
• Deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in production environments
• Develop, maintain, and optimize Helm charts for application deployment
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and operational tasks using Python
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Argo CD
• Implement cloud and infrastructure security controls based on industry best practices
• Perform vulnerability assessments, security hardening, and patch management
• Configure and manage IAM, RBAC, secrets management, and certificate management
• Integrate cybersecurity tools such as vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection, SIEM, and compliance platforms
• Deploy and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/OpenSearch, Splunk, or similar).
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, application, and security incidents
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, networking, and security teams to deliver secure platform services
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, DevOps, or Platform Engineering
• 3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes administration in production environments
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State .
• Strong experience with:
• Terraform
• Python scripting
• Jenkins
• Git
• Experience with container technologies (Docker/Containerd).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls, VPNs).
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and GitOps methodologies
• Knowledge of enterprise storage and virtualization platforms
• Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as:
• Grafana
• ELK/OpenSearch
• Dynatrace
• Experience with cybersecurity tools including:
• Vulnerability Management (Tenable, Qualys, Nessus)
• Secrets Management (HashiCorp Vault or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of:
• RBAC
• Pod Security
• Zero Trust principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, or Rancher
• Experience managing private cloud platforms such as VMware or OpenStack,
• Experience with disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity planning

Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, or PCI DSS

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .

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