DevSecOps Engineer Infra/GitOps - Rippling

OpenTalent; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaden Technologies in Huntsville, AL is hiring a DevSecOps Engineer to design, build, and manage the infrastructure foundations of our software factory environments. This role emphasizes infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes automation, and GitOps delivery practices in support of critical defense programs.

You will work hands-on with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and secure multi-cloud environments while implementing DoD hardening standards.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and a security clearance (secret or above).
• Experience with Containerization and Kubernetes.
• Terraform experience.
• Helm experience.
• CI/CD Experience (GitLab preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with administering Linux Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Author Dockerfiles and deploy workloads to Kubernetes clusters using Helm.
• Implement and manage GitOps workflows and automated cluster configuration management.
• Harden clusters and base images per DoD guidance including STIG and Iron Bank standards.
• Support networking, policy enforcement, and secrets management in secure multi-cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement solutions independently.
• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems in production environments.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure seamless CI/CD pipeline operations.

Skills

Containerization

Kubernetes

Terraform

Helm

GitLab CI/CD

GitOps

Troubleshooting

Linux administration

Automation

Security best practices

Tools

GitLab

Helm

FluxCD

Terraform

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 hiring a DevSecOps Engineer to design, build, and manage the infrastructure foundations of our software factory environments. This role emphasizes infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes automation, and GitOps delivery practices in support of critical defense programs. You'll work hands-on with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and secure multi-cloud environments while implementing DoD hardening standards.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Author Dockerfiles and deploy workloads to Kubernetes clusters using Helm
• Implement and manage GitOps workflows and automated cluster configuration management
• Harden clusters and base images per DoD guidance including STIG and Iron Bank standards
• Support networking, policy enforcement, and secrets management in secure multi-cloud environments
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement solutions independently
• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems in production environments
• Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure seamless CI/CD pipeline operations

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and a security clearance (secret or above)
• Experience with Containerization and Kubernetes
• Terraform experience
• Helm experience
• CI/CD Experience (GitLab preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Familiarity with administering Linux Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Renovate
• Familiarity with DoD Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
• Familiarity with DoD DevSecOps Reference Guide
• Familiarity with Windows server administration and automation
• Experience with RHEL and RHEL-based Linux distributions
• Hands-on experience with FluxCD or similar GitOps tools
• Experience with policy-as-code frameworks (OPA)
• Understanding of DoD Cloud SRG and container hardening practices