DevSecOps Engineer

STR; Washington (District of Columbia, MD); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a DevOps/Cloud Engineer to support cloud toolsets (AWS) in unclassified environments and to configure multiple CI/CD pipelines. The role emphasizes developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting, with on-site collaboration required at least 3 days per week in a hybrid setup.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, knowledge of Linux, Python, and security fundamentals, and the ability to work across DoD

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of experience with CI/CD, cloud platforms, and container tech.
• Knowledge of Linux, Python, and security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Support cloud toolsets in unclassified environments.
• Configure and maintain CI/CD environments focusing on productivity and security.
• Interface with IT to ensure compliant, reliable infrastructure.
• Educate engineers on DevOps and best practices.

Skills

CI/CD tools

GitLab

Cloud platforms

Provisioning tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitOps

Linux admin

Python

Shell

Cyber security

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years

Master’s degree

Tools

GitLab

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Ansible

Chef

Terraform

Docker

Podman

EKS

Rancher

FluxCD

Job description

Information processing systems are the lifeblood of national security efforts, facilitating an understanding of the global situation, strategic planning, and tactical execution. The reliability, accessibility, and sophistication of these systems can determine the outcomes of conflicts before they begin. The Analytics and Command & Control (C2) Division develops novel solutions to the most challenging national security problems through advanced analytics. Our teams consist of motivated individuals with degrees in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, and data science. We use our expertise and creativity to take innovative ideas from conception to everyday use by our customers. You will work in the Mission Applications Group where we deliver cutting-edge technology to a variety of operational areas and transition hardened software capabilities to the warfighter.

STR staff drive our success with their hard work, talent, and ingenuity. Join us this summer and help develop meaningful solutions to challenging, real world problems which enhance our nation's security.

The Role:

• Supporting cloud (e.g., AWS) toolsets in unclassified environments
• Configuring and maintaining multiple CI/CD environments, focusing on developer productivity, application performance, security monitoring, and alerting
• Interfacing with corporate IT to ensure team infrastructure toolsets are configured, maintained, reliable, and in compliance with Department of Defense standards
• Educating engineers on DevOps fundamentals while helping to implement solid software development processes

This role will take advantage of STR’s flexible, hybrid environment – when the work does not require use of STR’s facilities, you are welcome to work remotely. Applicants should expect to work onsite a minimum of 3 days/week.

Who You Are:

• Eligible to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government
• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years, Master’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience with relevant technologies including:
  • CI/CD tools (Gitlab) and pipeline automation
  • Cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), and automated provisioning tools (such as Ansible, Chef, or TerraForm)
  • Containerization technologies such as Docker and Podman
  • Kubernetes management solutions such as EKS and Rancher
  • GitOps tools experience (such as FluxCD)
• Basic knowledge of Linux System Administration
• Knowledge of Python and Linux Shell
• Knowledge of Cyber Security fundamentals
• Organized, detail-oriented, and with an ability to work diligently and collaboratively
• Good communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences

Even Better:

• Active Security Clearance at the Secret level
• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical field

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [e-mail] and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.