DevSecOps Engineer

Gauge Engineering Services; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauge Engineering Services in Syracuse, NY is seeking an Agile / DevSecOps Engineer to advance modern software delivery practices across defense programs. You will drive Agile processes, DevSecOps implementation, CI/CD integration, and digital engineering efforts while enabling teams to deliver through iterative releases.

The role sits at the intersection of engineering, software development, and program execution, helping teams accelerate delivery, improve quality, and maintain cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Experience driving Agile development processes in complex programs.
• Proficiency implementing DevSecOps practices and secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to manage configuration across software, infra, and system baselines.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, and related collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Support Agile software development teams using Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid methods.
• Facilitate ceremonies: sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, reviews, retrospectives.
• Plan, track, and deliver incremental capabilities via frequent releases.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines for build, test, security, and deployment.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies (Git-based).
• Support configuration management across software, infrastructure, and baselines.
• Utilize Jira/Confluence to track requirements, tasks, defects, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with software, systems, test, and security teams to streamline delivery.
• Promote digital engineering best practices and Agile maturity.
• Assist with release planning, dependency management, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure development processes align with program, customer, and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

Agile methodologies

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Jira

Confluence

Configuration management

Scrum

Kanban

Digital engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Git

Job description

Gauge Engineering Services is seeking an Agile / DevSecOps Engineer to support the adoption and execution of modern software delivery practices across complex defense and mission-critical programs. The ideal candidate will help drive Agile development processes, DevSecOps implementation, CI/CD pipeline integration, configuration management, and digital engineering initiatives while enabling teams to deliver capabilities through iterative and incremental releases.

This role serves at the intersection of engineering, software development, and program execution, helping teams accelerate delivery, improve quality, and maintain compliance throughout the system lifecycle.

Program Overview

Gauge Engineering Servicesis an established subcontractor supporting multiple new development efforts related to Electronic Warfare efforts.

Location: Syracuse, NY

Clearance: Secret

Key Responsibilities

• Support Agile software development teams utilizing Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid Agile methodologies.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist engineering teams in planning, tracking, and delivering incremental capabilities through frequent release cycles.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices and workflows.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines that automate software build, test, security, and deployment processes.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies using Git-based platforms.
• Support configuration management activities across software, infrastructure, and system baselines.
• Utilize Jira, Confluence, and related collaboration tools to track requirements, tasks, defects, and program deliverables.
• Partner with software, systems, test, and security teams to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Promote digital engineering best practices across engineering organizations.
• Support metrics collection, process improvement initiatives, and Agile maturity assessments.
• Assist teams with release planning, dependency management, and risk mitigation activities.
• Ensure development processes align with program, customer, and cybersecurity requirements.