DevSecOps Engineer (CI/CD & FluxCD)

Zadentech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer contributions

Performance-based bonus

Profit-sharing

Paid holidays

Job summary

Zaden Technologies, based in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to lead secure CI/CD pipelines and GitOps in our software factory environments. The role is onsite at Redstone Arsenal, supporting DoD-aligned security and compliance efforts.

You will design and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines, integrate SBOM generation and image signing, and automate deployments to Kubernetes using FluxCD and Helm. Collaboration with security teams is essential.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship and a security clearance (secret or above)
• 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
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, Helm)

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

Skills

FluxCD

GitOps

GitLab CI

Docker/Podman

Kubernetes

Helm

RMF/ATO

SBOM generation

Vulnerability scanning

Windows Server

Tools

RHEL

Linux

Job description

Join Zaden Technologies on our mission to simplify the delivery and improve the utility of software products for our customers. At Zaden, we believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We hire the right candidates with the right skill sets who fit our culture of customer obsession, innovation, and continuous learning. We are our customer’s biggest advocate and we are looking for like-minded individuals who encompass these same ideals. It is important to us to offer you competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with opportunities that match your life and propel your career!

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

The pay range for this role is:

75,000 - 110,000 USD per year (Huntsville, AL (L2 Base))

110,000 - 150,000 USD per year (Huntsville, AL (L3 Senior))