DevSecOps Engineer

Auria Space; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous growing PTO

Flex Time

401(k) match

Education support

Premium healthcare

Fully covered life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Auria Space is hiring a DevSecOps Engineer for their Colorado Springs team, contributing to the MSFITS program. This hybrid role demands expertise in CI/CD pipelines, container management using Docker/Kubernetes, and cybersecurity practices.

Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree and over 6 years in DevOps roles. The role offers a salary between $115,000 and $125,000 based on experience, along with generous PTO, flexible working hours, and substantial educational support.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps roles.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD and containerization.
• Strong experience with Linux environments and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Configure and maintain artifact management processes.
• Deploy software baselines onto hardware systems.

Skills

DevSecOps practices

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux environments

Shell scripting

Automated testing frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Auria is looking to hire a DevSecOps Engineer to join the team and support the MSFITS program. This position is a hybrid role located in Colorado Springs, CO.

What You Can Expect To Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) to support automated build, test, security scanning, and controlled promotion of software artifacts across air‑gapped environments
• Manage containerized application environments (Docker/Kubernetes), ensuring consistent, reproducible deployments across development, integration, and test systems
• Configure and maintain artifact management processes, including version control, traceability, and promotion of release candidates across environments
• Deploy and validate software baselines onto hardware systems, supporting system integration, regression testing, and delivery of MSFITS suites
• Implement and enforce DevSecOps cybersecurity controls, including STIG application, vulnerability scanning, and remediation within pipelines and deployed environments
• Maintain alignment with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements by ensuring system configurations, artifacts, and documentation accurately reflect deployed baselines
• Support integration, test, and release management activities, ensuring configuration consistency and readiness for customer acceptance and fielding
• Troubleshoot and optimize pipeline, deployment, and integration issues, ensuring reliability and repeatability across all environments
• Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and test teams to enable secure, compliant, and mission‑ready software delivery

What The Team Requires:

• Mission‑Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting‑edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or software integration roles; hands‑on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance and containerization and orchestration (Docker and Kubernetes)
• Experience supporting software build, test, and release processes, including artifact promotion and version control
• Strong experience with Linux environments and shell scripting
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and integration test execution
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices, including secure pipeline implementation and artifact management
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including STIGs, vulnerability scanning, and RMF processes
• Ability to support air‑gapped or controlled deployment environments with strict configuration and promotion controls
• Experience troubleshooting pipeline, integration, and deployment issues

What The Team Prefers:

• Experience supporting SATCOM, RF, or Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and integration environments
• Familiarity with software factory architecture and controlled artifact promotion models in restricted environments
• Experience with artifact repositories (e.g., Nexus, Artifactory) and dependency management
• Knowledge of CMMC, NIST 800‑53, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requirements
• Experience implementing advanced pipeline security tools, including SAST, DAST, and container scanning
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Experience supporting system‑level integration, regression testing, and release validation
• Exposure to monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience working in Agile/PI‑based development cycles using tools such as Jira

1. Prior experience supporting defense programs aligned with the United States Space Force. Relevant certifications: CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 compliant); Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD); AWS/Azure certifications.

Pay Transparency:

The salary offered will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, education, and experience, and the position level. $115,000 - $125,000.

Application Deadline:

June 1, 2026.

Benefits:

• Generous, growing PTO that increases each year
• True flexibility: Contract permitting, use Flex Time to work in a way that fits your life, not just your 8‑to‑5
• 11 paid days off: six fixed company holidays plus five floating holidays
• 401(k) match up to 4% of your contributions with no vesting period
• Education support: up to $12,000 annually for tuition and certifications
• Premium healthcare and lower costs, with a company‑sponsored HSA
• Fully covered life insurance up to $50 K at no cost
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health, financial coaching, and more

Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action‑Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.