DevSecOps Engineer (5470) (Boulder, CO) (Secret)

Outsideanalytics; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Outside Analytics, a proud subsidiary of SMX, seeks a DevSecOps Engineer for on-site work in Boulder, CO. You will build and secure CI/CD pipelines, support deployments across dev, test, and production environments, and drive automation in a demanding space-focused setting.

Requirements include an active Interim DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and 5+ years with Bash/Python, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, and Docker. Kubernetes/OpenShift and monitoring tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• Active Interim DoD Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with Bash/Python, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory and Docker.
• Experience creating tests for multiple languages.
• Preferred: Kubernetes/OpenShift, Prometheus/Grafana, Helm, NATS, Linux (RHEL) security know‑how.

Responsibilities

• Develop, orchestrate deployments to development, test, and production environments.
• Maintain and improve CI pipelines and release processes.
• Monitor CI pipelines and resolve performance issues.
• Implement CD and automated/manual deployments in orchestrated environments.
• Manage integration, security scanning, and deployment of multiple apps.

Skills

Bash/Python scripting

GitLab CI/CD

Artifactory

Creating tests (multi-language)

Docker container management

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

ELK

Prometheus

Tempo

Grafana

Helm charts

NATS

RHEL/Linux

ArgoCD

Job description

Outside Analytics has recently become a proud subsidiary of SMX, marking an exciting collaboration that enhances our collective capabilities to deliver cutting-edge digital transformation solutions. Are you interested in the next generation of Space Force Remote Sensing capabilities? At Outside Analytics we're on the ground floor of helping across the future remote sensing ecosystem across all orbital regimes (LEO, MEO, HEO and GEO)! We build, integrate, and operationally support our customer's emerging space-ground systems to include real-time data processing frameworks, sensor data processing, and data visualization. We are teamed with the most passionate companies in industry, dedicated to bringing best-of-breed capabilities to address our customers most pressing needs.

We have an immediate opportunity for a highly skilledDevSecOps Engineer who is excited to apply their talents to our customers’ challenging needs and who will thrive in a collaborative environment.

Position is on-site in Boulder, CO 5 days per week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with deployment teams to orchestrate deployments to development, test, and operational environments.
• Execute software release process for branching, versioning, manifest management, development readiness assessments and test.
• Create, maintain, and improve Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines.
• Monitor CI pipelines for performance and resolve observed or reported issues.
• Implement and maintain version promotion of one or more applications within CI pipelines.
• Integrate CI pipelines with development tools for artifact management, software test, software quality assessment, etc.
• Implement Continuous Delivery and execute automated or manual deployments of applications into orchestrated environments.
• Manage integration, security scanning, and deployment of multiple applications into orchestrated frameworks.
• Execute checkout and troubleshooting of deployed applications within development and production environments.
• Implement and maintain Helm charts.
• Ensure cybersecurity protocols are followed.

Required Skills & Experience

• This position requires an active Interim DoD Secret Clearance. Clearance required: Active DoD Secret. Due to the clearance requirement, U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidate must also participate in a background screen.
• 5+ years demonstrable, proficient, hands-on experience with:
  • Bash/Python scripting
  • GitLab CI/CD pipeline stages and configuration
  • Artifactory
  • Creating tests to handle multiple languages
  • Container management (Docker)

Desired Skills & Experience

• Active DoD TS/SCI eligible clearance highly preferred
• Proficiency with the following tools/technologies:
  • Kubernetes/ArgoCD
  • OpenShift/ELK
  • Prometheus/Tempo/Grafana
  • Helm charts
  • NATS data layer
  • Cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP)
  • Linux system administration (RHEL)

Application Deadline

September 14, 2026

The proposed salary for this position is: $145,000—$160,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting-edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).