Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Discounts to local museums

Job summary

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a Software Engineer to design and operate secure CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical software. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in GitLab, Python/Bash scripting, and teamwork skills.

We offer a competitive salary range from $75,000 to $156,000 along with work-life balance initiatives including flexible scheduling and social events. Draper is committed to an inclusive workplace and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Software Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Linux hardening, PKI/TLS, and delivery to classified systems.
• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Design algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques.
• Analyze designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Communicate with customers to establish requirements.

Skills

GitLab CI/CD

Scripting (Python, Bash)

C/C++

Cross-compilation (GCC/Clang, Yocto, Buildroot)

RTOS platforms (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, Zephyr)

Containerization (Docker/Podman)

Infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible)

Software supply chain security

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

Job Description Summary

Designs and operates secure, automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD for mission-critical embedded and flight software systems, enabling reproducible builds, integrated security controls, and compliant delivery in constrained and air-gapped environments. Partners with software, systems, and cybersecurity teams to standardize toolchains, enforce policy-as-code, and meet defense standards (e.g., DO-178C, NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs). Requires proficiency in GitLab (pipelines, runners, package registry), scripting (Python, Bash), and systems languages (C/C++), along with experience in cross-compilation (GCC/Clang, Yocto, Buildroot), RTOS platforms (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, Zephyr), containerization (Docker/Podman), Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), and software supply chain security (SAST/DAST/SCA tools, SBOMs, artifact signing). Familiarity with Linux hardening, FIPS environments, PKI/TLS, and delivery to classified or disconnected systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Duties/Responsibilities
• Independently execute task assignments under some oversight of program leadership and/or senior staff.
• Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques, adheres to software best practices.
• Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.
• Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
• Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
• Identify challenges and risks associated with assigned tasks and communicate them to project leadership.
• Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction — contribute to requirements development, propose unique solutions, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Provides insight and suggest adaptations or modifications to processes and/or applications based on quantitative data or results.
• Identifies project technical risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills/Abilities

• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate an ability to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
• A team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.

Education

Requires a bachelor's in Computer Science or other related field. Master's degree is preferred.

Experience

3-5 years experience in Software Engineering or related field.

Additional Job Description

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred.

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Job Location

• City: Cambridge
• State: Massachusetts
• Postal Code: 02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply at www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].