DevSecOps Engineer

Aether Aerospace; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 122,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aether Aerospace seeks a DevOps IV to design, automate, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure for DoD-focused software. You will implement IaC with Terraform/Ansible/CloudFormation, manage cloud resources, and ensure security and reliability across multi-environment deployments.

Remote role with preference for Boston, MA or Dayton, OH. Strong collaboration with software teams and stakeholders is required to meet program goals and contractual deliverables.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including their DevOps tools and services.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies – specifically Kubernetes.
• Advanced scripting and automation skills using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Build and set up new development tools and infrastructure to support scalable and efficient deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and translate them into automated solutions.
• Automate development, testing, and release processes to enable continuous integration and delivery.
• Test and examine code written by developers, analyze results, and provide feedback for optimization.
• Ensure system security by implementing best practices in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and compliance.
• Identify technical problems, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and develop software updates and fixes.
• Manage infrastructure projects and operational processes to enhance system performance and availability.
• Design and test automation tools for infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling.
• Handle code deployments across multiple environments, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum stability.
• Monitor key performance metrics, diagnose bottlenecks, and implement strategies for system optimization.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities for team members.
• Build, maintain, and monitor configuration standards to ensure consistency across deployments.
• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions.
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded.
• Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area.
• Participate in growth efforts as requested.
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction.
• Complete personal PDP and attend Company Meetings (with camera on).
• Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients.
• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

DevOps methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

Automation tools

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Docker

Prometheus

Grafana

Splunk

ELK Stack

Job description

Start Date: Immediate

Aether Aerospace has come together to form a Defense Technology platform named Aether Aerospace focused on delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and related national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, the platform brings together deep domain expertise across Army, Navy, and Air Force and Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities.

The combined organization operates as a multi-entity aerospace and defense technology and tech-enabled services and manufacturing enterprise positioned for scalable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

OVERVIEW

Full-time/Permanent Employee

Location: Remote, preferred Boston, MA or Dayton, OH

As a DevOps Engineer IV, you will play a critical role in designing, automating, and optimizing infrastructure and deployment solutions to enhance software development, testing, and release processes. You will be responsible for implementing automation tools and frameworks that support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) to accelerate development cycles. Working as an emerging authority, you will develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges, ensuring system security, reliability, and efficiency. Your role will involve collaborating with software developers, engineers, and stakeholders to align development efforts with business needs while maintaining high operational standards. You will exercise considerable latitude in determining approaches to problem-solving and infrastructure improvements.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Build and set up new development tools and infrastructure to support scalable and efficient deployment
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and translate them into automated solutions
• Automate development, testing, and release processes to enable continuous integration and delivery
• Test and examine code written by developers, analyze results, and provide feedback for optimization
• Ensure system security by implementing best practices in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, and compliance
• Identify technical problems, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and develop software updates and fixes
• Manage infrastructure projects and operational processes to enhance system performance and availability
• Design and test automation tools for infrastructure provisioning, monitoring, and scaling
• Handle code deployments across multiple environments, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum stability
• Monitor key performance metrics, diagnose bottlenecks, and implement strategies for system optimization
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing opportunities for team members
• Build, maintain, and monitor configuration standards to ensure consistency across deployments
• Provide technical support to operational strategies aligned within your program and initiatives that optimize processes, enhance productivity, and ensure quality across all program functions
• Ensure 100% of planned hours are worked and recorded
• Identify and forward to your leadership any opportunities that could lead to growth within your work area
• Participate in growth efforts as requested
• Ensure all contractual deliverables are met/exceeded to the customer's satisfaction
• Complete personal PDP and attend Company Meetings (with camera on)
• Within your program, build productive and positive professional relationships with clients
• Execute all contract requirements as assigned in accordance with the contract-specific LCAT and requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance
Education and Years of Experience: Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 8 - 10 years of experience, or a Master's with 6 - 8 years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, or IT operations

• Extensive experience with DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (IaC) technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including their DevOps tools and services
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies – specifically Kubernetes
• Advanced scripting and automation skills using languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK Stack
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, threat detection, and incident response strategies
• Understanding of networking principles, load balancing, and high-availability architectures
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and DevSecOps principles
• Proven ability to lead and mentor junior DevOps engineers while driving best practices across team
• Proven experience implementing Platform One’s Big Bang

$122,128 - $150,000 a year

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility Aether Aerospace allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our unique mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Employment benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement and savings.

Aether Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.