DevSecOps Engineer (CI/CD & FluxCD)

Zadentech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Employer contributions toward 401k

Performance-based bonus

50% coverage of health insurance

Job summary

Zadentech is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to lead CI/CD automation and GitOps delivery within our software factory environments, focusing on building secure, automated pipelines using GitLab CI and FluxCD. This role supports critical defense and space system modernization at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.

The ideal candidate will have strong CI/CD experience, particularly with GitLab CI, and proven troubleshooting skills. The position offers opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits including paid holidays and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and a security clearance (secret or above).
• Demonstrated experience with FluxCD and GitOps workflows.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate security scanning into build workflows.
• Automate deployment to Kubernetes environments.
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues and optimize performance.

Skills

CI/CD experience

GitLab CI

FluxCD

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes

Troubleshooting skills

Self-starter

Tools

Helm

Renovate

Job description

Zaden Technologies is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to lead CI/CD automation and GitOps delivery within our software factory environments. This role focuses on building secure, automated pipelines using GitLab CI and FluxCD while ensuring supply chain security and compliance with DoD standards. You'll work onsite at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL, contributing to critical defense and space system modernization efforts.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications
• Integrate security scanning, SBOM generation, image signing, and artifact promotion into build workflows
• Automate deployment to Kubernetes environments using Helm and FluxCD
• Support dependency management and open-source scanning using tools like Renovate
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues and optimize CI/CD performance
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure RMF/ATO-aligned evidence collection from pipelines
• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems supporting DevSecOps infrastructure
• Contribute to continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices and tooling

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and a security clearance (secret or above)
• Demonstrated experience with FluxCD and GitOps workflows
• Strong CI/CD experience, particularly with GitLab CI
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and take initiative
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, Helm)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of DevSecOps engineering experience
• Experience with RHEL and RHEL-based Linux distributions
• Experience with the Coder K8s-based development environment
• Strong understanding of the DoD DevSecOps Reference Guide and DSOP factory pipelines
• Supply chain security experience (SBOM generation, image signing, vulnerability scanning)
• Familiarity with Windows server administration and automation
• Knowledge of RMF/ATO compliance requirements

What we offer:

• Robust startup environment with a variety of projects to work on
• Growth paths and endless opportunities to learn and develop
• Paid holidays
• Employer contributions toward 401k
• Performance-based bonus and profit-sharing
• 50% coverage of health insurance for employees and their dependents