DevSecOp Engineer

MANTECH; Florida; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MANTECH in the United States (Cape Canaveral, FL) is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to integrate security across the SDLC for US Space Force programs. This on-site role emphasizes a GitOps workflow using Docker, Argo CD, Linux, and GitHub, with collaboration across senior customer personnel.

You will automate security controls, optimize operations, test systems, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining strict DoD standards and compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer with DoD or Launch/Range experience.
• Experience using GitOps, GitHub, Docker, Argo CD, Visual Studio Code, Jira/Confluence, Mattermost, Office 365, SSH, Grafana, and Linux.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, C#.
• Hands-on experience with security orchestration tools, CI/CD pipelines, and low-code security automation platforms.
• Ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Implement new security tools, technologies, and architectures into the development pipeline.
• Automate key security processes to reduce pipeline errors and improve incident response metrics.
• Test new systems and applications to ensure operational integrity and security.
• Create software and coding solutions that enable a highly efficient and secure organizational infrastructure.
• Identify security holes, potential breaches, and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities proactively.
• Develop robust security strategies and controls embedded directly within the SDLC and promote cybersecurity awareness and champion DevSecOps best practices across teams.
• Monitor the overall network and security infrastructure to preempt potential exploitation and ensure all processes and infrastructure comply with strict DoD standards and relevant regulations.

Conocimientos

GitOps

GitHub

Docker

Argo CD

Python

Java

PowerShell

Linux

CI/CD

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM

Herramientas

Jira/Confluence

Grafana

Office 365

SSH

Visual Studio Code

GitHub

Descripción del empleo

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting‑edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!

ManTech seeks a motivated, customer‑oriented DevSecOp Engineer to join our team at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

ManTech's Air Force and Space Division is recruiting highly talented candidates to support a contract that provides full life cycle support to the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) Assured Access to Space (AATS) National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program (formerly the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) program). We provide services and support in a multitude of areas, including Systems Engineering & Integration, Acquisition & Program Management Support, Mission Integration Management, System Safety & Environmental Engineering, Systems Security & Information Assurance, Launch Schedule and Risk Management, Digital Engineering, Certification of New Entrant Launch Vehicles, and more.

In this on‑site role at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, you will serve as a critical security professional responsible for seamlessly integrating security practices throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). By fostering a culture of shared security responsibility, you will move security from a final checkpoint to a continuous, proactive process. You will be instrumental in optimizing operational processes, automating security controls, deploying to cloud infrastructure, and rigorously securing our environments against emerging threats. Utilizing a modern GitOps workflow and an advanced toolchain—including Docker, Argo CD, Linux, and GitHub—you will maintain the speed and agility of development pipelines while ensuring compliance and security at every step. Interacts with senior customer personnel on significant technical matters, often requiring coordinated activity across organizational lines. May provide technical guidance to lower‑level software engineers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement new security tools, technologies, and architectures into the development pipeline.
• Automate key security processes to reduce pipeline errors and improve incident response metrics.
• Test new systems and applications to ensure operational integrity and security.
• Create software and coding solutions that enable a highly efficient and secure organizational infrastructure.
• Identify security holes, potential breaches, and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities proactively.
• Develop robust security strategies and controls embedded directly within the SDLC and promote cybersecurity awareness and champion DevSecOps best practices across teams.
• Monitor the overall network and security infrastructure to preempt potential exploitation and ensure all processes and infrastructure comply with strict DoD standards and relevant regulations.

MinimumQualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or in a STEM discipline, 1.5 years of Software Development experience may be accepted in lieu of each 1year of education/degree requirement.
• 5+years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer with 1 year DoD or Launch/Range experience.
• Experience using the following or equivalent: GitOps, GitHub, Docker, Argo CD, Visual Studio Code, Jira/Confluence, Mattermost, Office 365, SSH, Grafana, and Linux.
• Proficiency in modern programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, C#).
• Hands‑on experience with security orchestration tools, CI/CD pipelines, and low‑code security automation platforms.
• Ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Cloud Certified (or an equivalent cloud certification).
• Hands‑on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure.
• Additional desired qualifications include development experience with the following: PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Visual Source Code, VueJS, ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET Web API, Windows Identity Framework, .NET 4 or later, .NET Core 3.0, REST, Flask, Web Services, Active Directory, virtualization (VMware), virtualized architecture, performance enhancement, backup/recover, and scheduled jobs, Power Automate, website design and layout, digital tools and architectures, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis.
• Familiarity with Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) facilities, processes, providers and operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, commercial business applications, and cloud‑hosted platforms and applications.
• Deep technical understanding of application architecture and the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the flexibility to adapt to modern cultural shifts in SecOps methodologies.

Clearance Requirements:

• Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. Not required to start.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with co‑workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.

General information

Requisition # R71741

Locations USA-FL-Patrick AFB

Posting Date 11/02/2026

Security Clearance Required None

Remote Type Onsite

Time Type Full time