DevOps Engineer

ERT, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Entarian is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to design and engineer a DevOps platform that enables a shared system of systems for software development and testing in a DoD-focused, highly secure environment. You will automate CI/CD pipelines, implement IaC with Terraform across cloud platforms, and automate Kubernetes configurations while ensuring compliance with DoD guidelines and NIST standards.

You will join Agile teams, document processes for cloud application development, and help improve

Qualifications

• Active US Top Secret/SCI clearance with Tier 5 investigation.
• 7+ years of full lifecycle software development for containerized, VM, and cloud architectures across security domains.
• 4+ years applying DevSecOps in regulated DoD pipelines with automated security testing tools in CI/CD.
• 3+ years integrating and troubleshooting interoperable defense software platforms (DDIL, ACS/CHE, Five Eyes interoperability).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain a DevOps platform to support software development and test in a heterogeneous environment.
• Develop GitLab CI/CD pipelines and automate security testing gates (SAST/DAST/SCA).
• Create modular IaC configurations with Terraform across AWS or similar clouds.
• Automate configurations within Kubernetes and manage cloud networking (DNS, TLS, Ingress/Egress).
• Document processes for cloud app teams and contribute to risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Provide validation of Information Assurance Controls and DoD/NIST guidance in QA and deployment.
• Collaborate in Agile teams to describe technical solutions and track delivery milestones.
• Leverage scripting to automate infrastructure management and optimize security posture.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

Kubernetes

AWS

Scripting

Documentation

Agile methodologies

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

HashiCorp Vault

Argo CD

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Amazon EKS

Job description

Job Details

• ID 2026-9893
• Type Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match
• Location US-CA-San Diego
• Secondary Location US-CA-San Diego
• Security Clearance Top Secret

Overview / Job Responsibilities

Position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Entarian is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will support the design and engineering of a DevOps Platform to enable a shared system of systems to support software development, systems engineering, integration, and test of software applications and infrastructure in a heterogeneous environment. This effort will support the United States Navy and will use be heavily focused on automation and DevSecOps.

• Develops GitLab CI/CD Pipelines.
• Design, build, and maintain modular, reusable IaC configurations using Terraform across cloud platforms like AWS, or similar.
• Automates configurations within Kubernetes.
• Supports cloud networking and routing for DNS, TLS, and Ingress/Egress.
• Maintains and Hardens Base Images.
• In Cloud Environments, support the development and documentation of risk assessment results and recommendations. Using identified threats, applicable vulnerabilities, and likelihood of occurrence within context of risk tolerances, provide recommendations for corrective actions and mitigation strategies.
• Provide automated and manual validations of Information Assurance Controls (IACs) and Validation Procedures (VPs) in accordance with the DoD Guidelines, CNSSI 1253 and/or NIST 800 Publications.
• Perform validation, troubleshooting, and documentation for DevSecOps engineering efforts.
• Document processes and services for use by cloud application development teams.
• Participate in Agile process to develop tasking, describe technical solutions, and test deployed systems.
• Research problems discovered by quality reviews and develop solutions.
• Leverages scripting and other automation tasks to manage infrastructure.
• Provides inputs to technical assessments related to the cost, efficiency, and security posture of a system.
• Develops system infrastructure testing procedures, programming, and documentation.
• Identify creative solutions to improve system and product offerings.
• Collaborates with technical writers to create customer-relevant documentation.
• Coordinates with project work teams to ensure adherence to policies, achievement of quality targets and delivery on schedule milestones.

Salary range: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00

Minimum Qualifications

• Active US Top Secret/SCI or TS/SCI eligible with completed Tier 5 investigation.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in full lifecycle software development for containerized, virtual machine, and cloud-based architecture across multiple security domains (Unclassified, Secret, Top Secret) using Agile methodologies.
• Minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated experience applying DevSecOps principles, such as configuring automated security testing tools (SAST/DAST/SCA and container scanners) as quality gates directly in the CI /CD pipeline within highly regulated, government-mandated pipelines (e.g., Overmatch Software Armory (OSA) or equivalent DoD enterprise DevSecOps environments).
• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience engineering, integrating, and troubleshooting interoperable software systems within critical defense platforms in Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent, and Limited-bandwidth (DDIL), afloat, and ashore Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments including but not limited to Navy's Agile Core Services (ACS), USMC's Common Hosting Environment (CHE), and architecture designed for Five Eyes (FVEY) partner interoperability.

Desired Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with the following: Jenkins, GitLab, HashiCorp Vault, Argo CD, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Amazon EKS.
• A strong understanding and background with DISA STIGS.

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.