DevSecOps Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks a DevSecOps Engineer III to manage CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure deployments. You will collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements and promote best practices for continuous integration and delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in DevOps, strong cloud/Kubernetes/Terraform experience, and scripting skills (Python/Bash). Occasional travel and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in DevOps or related role; relevant experience may substitute degree.
• Strong CI/CD and cloud experience with AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and scripting (Python/Bash).
• Ability to obtain/hold Top Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Design and maintain advanced cloud solutions and automation for deployments.
• Improve deployment efficiency while ensuring security and reliability.
• Lead incident response and mentor junior DevOps engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and enforce best practices.
• Mentor junior DevOps engineers and drive best practices.

Skills

CI/CD tooling

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Security

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

ARM Templates

Chef

Puppet

PowerShell

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

ARM Templates

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

ARM Templates

Job description

DevSecOps Engineer III### DevSecOps Engineer IIIApply: Remote or hybrid or in office: Herndon, VA: Sparks, NV: Full time: Posted Today: R0030990Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a DevOps Engineer III, you will manage and optimize complex Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines and cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with stakeholders to define requirements, ensure system reliability, and lead the adoption of best practices for continuous integration and delivery.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.**Responsibilities:*** Manage and optimize complex CI/CD pipelines.* Design, implement, and maintain advanced cloud infrastructure solutions.* Automate and streamline deployment processes for improved efficiency.* Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of systems.* Lead incident response and troubleshooting efforts.* Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.* Mentor junior DevOps engineers and provide technical guidance.* Develop and enforce best practices and standards.**Qualifications You Must Have:*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.* 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related role.* Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.* Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.* Advanced proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).* Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).* Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python or Bash.* Experience with container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).* Experience with private networking in cloud and hybrid environments.* Experience with Identity and Role Management in a cloud environment.* Infrastructure as Cloud: Terraform (preferred), Ansible, Cloud Formation, ARM Templates, Chef, Puppet.* CI/CD Pipelines (YAML Based): AWS, Azure, GIT Hub.* Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python (Boto3), AWS CLI, or Azure CLI.**Qualifications We Prefer:*** Master’s degree in a related field.* Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.* Certification in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).* Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).* M365/O365 experience and Identity Architecture (SAML, OAuth, AzureAD, Okta, etc.....)* Visio and diagramming skills/experience.* Azure Government.* AWS Government.* Checkmarx, Fortify, SonarQube, Aqua, Twistlock.**Essential Functions:*** Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.* Frequent communication with team members and stakeholders.* Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.* Occasional travel may be required.* Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.* Implement and maintain DevOps practices that adhere to industry-specific compliance and security standards ensuring secure and reliable deployment pipelines.* Monitor system performance and reliability, and participate in incident response efforts to quickly resolve issues and minimize downtime.This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.Estimated Starting Salary Range: $142,920.00 - $196,515.00. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.**IMPORTANT NOTICE:**This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.