DevSecOps Engineer — Cloud Security for Space Tech

Slingshot Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Slingshot Aerospace seeks a DevSecOps Engineer to secure cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and integrate security into the SDLC. You will implement IaC and CI/CD with a strong focus on shift-left security, automation, and observability.

The role collaborates with engineering and product teams in a fast-paced startup setting and requires TS/SCI readiness or pursuit. You will contribute to secure architecting, threat modeling, and build pipelines while supporting access control and compliance across

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in a DevSecOps or similar role.
• Experience with container security practices within Kubernetes and Helm.
• Experience with security configuration of AWS Cloud Native Technologies.
• Deep working knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions).
• Experience with infrastructure as code frameworks including Terraform.
• Good understanding of networking, routing, firewalls, VPN, SSL.
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript) used in DevSecOps life cycles.
• Keen attention to detail and industry best practices pertaining to privacy, security, and compliance.
• Skill and comfort working in a rapidly moving startup environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users.

Responsibilities

• Executes all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
• Work within Engineering teams to interweave security with the scalability, performance, reliability, and functional requirements to virtualized/cloud computing solutions
• Leverage industry best practices and experience to ensure that security is baked into deliverables from the start and that each product and program fully embrace a DevSecOps and “shift-left on security” mentality
• Develop automated build and test pipeline strategies including aspects of security and compliance to ensure viability of cloud deployment solutions
• Secure and manage cloud-native resource on providers like AWS and Azure through infrastructure-as-code and compliance-as-code
• Administer and support developer and user access to cloud resources
• Leverage observability tools to monitor security metrics for applications virtualized resources
• Participate in Agile software develop and deployment processes
• Provide ongoing support for the services and applications that are critical to our business needs
• Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)

Skills

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

Helm

AWS Cloud

Git

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Networking

Python

Bash

JavaScript

Security & Compliance

Startup environment

Shift-left security

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Terraform

GitHub Actions

AWS Cloud

Kubernetes

Job description

Meet Slingshot

At Slingshot Aerospace, we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software.

Meet Slingshot

At Slingshot Aerospace, we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software.

We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere—whether you're in engineering, sales, product, or operations. If you want to work on something that truly matters, with people who care deeply about the impact we're making and help shape the future of an industry that's just getting started, you're in the right place.

What You’ll Do

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will manage the cloud security implementation for multiple cloud environments to include AWS, Azure, and classified platforms. You will also be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure software development practices and tools for Slingshot’s software development lifecycle.

Slingshot Aerospace cares deeply about our commitment to company values, mission, and purpose. The core competencies we will be looking to identify include: intellectual agility, ability to develop innovative solutions, leadership, performance orientation, and industry expertise.

Position Responsibilities

• Executes all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
• Work within Engineering teams to interweave security with the scalability, performance, reliability, and functional requirements to virtualized/cloud computing solutions
• Leverage industry best practices and experience to ensure that security is baked into deliverables from the start and that each product and program fully embrace a DevSecOps and “shift-left on security” mentality
• Develop automated build and test pipeline strategies including aspects of security and compliance to ensure viability of cloud deployment solutions
• Secure and manage cloud-native resource on providers like AWS and Azure through infrastructure-as-code and compliance-as-code
• Administer and support developer and user access to cloud resources
• Leverage observability tools to monitor security metrics for applications virtualized resources
• Participate in Agile software develop and deployment processes
• Provide ongoing support for the services and applications that are critical to our business needs
• Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)
  
  

Pre-Requisites

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance or be eligible and willing to obtain one
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience in a DevSecOps or similar role
• Experience with container security practices within Kubernetes and Helm
• Experience with security configuration of AWS Cloud Native Technologies
• Deep working knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions)
• Experience with infrastructure as code frameworks including Terraform
• Good understanding of networking, routing, firewalls, VPN, SSL
• Knowledge of programming/scripting languages (Python, Bash, JavaScript) used in DevSecOps life cycles
• Keen attention to detail and industry best practices pertaining to privacy, security, and compliance
• Skill and comfort working in a rapidly moving startup environment with dynamic objectives and iteration with users
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Degree in computer science or related field
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with asynchronous processing and/or data streaming technologies, such as AWS Kinesis, Kafka, or ZeroMQ, KNative
• Experience with securing data platforms, microservices, distributed systems and deploying into classified cloud environments
• Experience with security audits/certifications such as SOC 2 Type 2, FedRAMP, CMMC 2.0, ISO 27001
• Early-stage data-centric startup experience
  
  

US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.

Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other countries at this time.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.