DevSecOps Engineer

G6 Cyber Solutions; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

G6 Cyber Solutions seeks a Jr. DevSecOps Engineer to maintain on-demand fleeting test automation ranges in secure environments and enable automated pipelines across virtualization and cloud platforms. You'll work on rapid prototyping, reusable CI/CD components, and custom workflows to accelerate mission software development for U.S.

Air Force-related missions. Candidate should have strong DevSecOps practices, experience with ephemeral environments, and a background in agile methodologies, with

Qualifications

• 4+ years of system/software engineering experience with strong software architecture understanding.
• Ability to prototype solutions quickly and evolve them into modular, reusable systems.
• Experience with ephemeral environments, automated range deployments, or test infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills for gathering requirements and interfacing with developer teams.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage GitOps CI/CD workflows using GitLabCI and reusable components.
• Develop IaC solutions with Terraform, Ansible, and Packer for Linux and Windows.
• Build and maintain ephemeral test environments on AWS, Azure, and local virtualization stacks.
• Develop Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripts to support test automation and integration.
• Rapidly prototype MVP solutions and refine disposable code into reusable modules.
• Deploy and configure temporary compute stacks in non-production environments.
• Support file analysis, data transformation, and test data management.
• Collaborate with developers to gather requirements and deliver tailored automation.

Skills

DevOps

Systems Engineering

Infrastructure Automation

Prototyping

Ephemeral environments

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Education

B.S. in technical field

Tools

GitLabCI

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Packer

Libvirt

QEMU

AWS

Azure

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Job description

Location: San Antonio, TX

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Jr. DevSecOps Engineer you will maintain on-demand fleeting test automation ranges in secure environments. This position will support U.S. Air Force and related defense missions by enabling automated test and development pipelines across a variety of virtualization and cloud platforms. The role requires adaptability, rapid prototyping, and strong DevSecOps practices to deliver innovative solutions within highly regulated environments.

This is not a traditional enterprise cloud application engineering role. Instead, the engineer will focus on building test automation environments, fleeting compute stacks, reusable CI/CD components, and custom workflows to accelerate mission software development and validation.

MINIMUM/GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced. The successful candidate must have four years of recent system/software engineering experience with a strong understanding of software architectures. The candidate will possess and maintain required skills to include, but not limited to:

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Systems Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation.
• Strong ability to prototype solutions quickly and evolve them into modular, reusable systems.
• Experience with ephemeral environments, automated range deployments, or test infrastructure.
• Excellent communication skills for gathering requirements and interfacing with developer teams.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and secure coding practices.

Hands-on experience with:

• GitOps & CI/CD tools (GitLabCI, Jenkins)
• IaC tools: Terraform, Ansible
• Image building: Packer or equivalent for Linux and Windows automation
• Virtualization platforms: Libvirt, QEMU, AWS, Azure
• Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell

ADDITIONAL PREFERABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with DoD, Air Force, and national-level cyber policies, procedures, and security protocols for handling classified materials.
• Experience with DoD networks.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration (beneficial but not required).
• Knowledge of file forensics, data transformation, and test data management in automation contexts.
• Experience working in defense or classified environments with adherence to RMF/ATO and related compliance standards.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies including Large Language Model, Machine Learning and Research and Development to support rapid development and prototyping.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:

• Design, implement, and manage GitOps CI/CD workflows leveraging GitLabCI and reusable pipeline components.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, Ansible, and Packer (or similar image-building tools) for both Linux and Windows platforms.
• Build and maintain ephemeral test environments on AWS, Azure, and local Linux virtualization stacks (Libvirt, QEMU).
• Develop and maintain Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripts to support test automation, prototyping, and system integration.
• Rapidly prototype MVP solutions to meet evolving mission requirements, with the ability to refine disposable code into reusable, production-ready modules.
• Deploy and configure temporary or experimental compute stacks in non-production test environments, including some networking setup/configuration.
• Support file analysis and novel file type handling for test automation, forensic evaluation, and data fixture management.
• Collaborate closely with system/software developers to gather requirements and deliver tailored automation solutions.
• Apply AGILE development practices and ensure strict adherence to SecOps and code hygiene standards.
• Safely operate across networks of varying classifications, following mandatory data transfer processes and security guidelines.

Education:

• B.S. in technical field of study or equivalent years of experience desired