DevSecOps Engineer Principal

Saic; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a BMC3 DevSecOps Engineer, where you'll contribute to national security by developing innovative software solutions for the Space Development Agency. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment, focusing on secure software development and deployment. You'll engage with a diverse team, applying your expertise in cloud architecture, CI/CD processes, and programming to enhance mission-critical operations. If you're passionate about technology and want to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in software development and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture and security practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy custom applications for national security.
• Educate partners on software development practices.
• Implement security controls and manage IT security systems.

Skills

Linux

Cloud Architecture

C/C++

Python

DevSecOps

CI/CD

REST APIs

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab

Jenkins

Terraform

AWS

Job description

Job ID: 2505342
Location: REMOTE WORK, VA, United States
Date Posted: May 8, 2025
Category: Software
Subcategory: DevSecOps
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
Benefits: Click here

Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals in supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA) in developing and deploying the Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) software development and hosting environment for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). These systems establish software development capabilities to securely and rapidly field mission applications developed by BMC3 ecosystem participants in support of Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) objectives.

SAIC has an immediate need for a BMC3 DevSecOps Engineer who can train, troubleshoot, and educate strategic partners on IL-5 Software development to support Space Operations for the PWSA. The candidate for this position will work primarily with Impact Level 5 (IL5) information and may require travel to – Redstone Arsenal, Grand Forks, ND. Other locations with access to an IL5 ; with the role primarily remote.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Code, test, debug, document and deploy custom applications.
• Understanding of Compiled Software Build Processes.
• Assist Application Development technical teams with App Development in BMC3 platform with effective with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or Configuration as Code (CaC).
• Program scrip logic from customer-defined specifications to build code in the SW Factory.
• Follow BMC3 policy and Understand business, technical, and program requirements to Educate Outside Vendor on Modern SW Development practices.
• Apply analytical, automation, and coding skills in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Prepare Lean and SAFe Scrum methodology documentation.
• Build, use, debug CI/CD pipelines to support Third-Party Application Developers.
• Use Cloud based tool stacks (e.g., VSCode, Gitlab, Docker, K8’s, Anchore, Artifactory, CloudTrial, Fortify, Guacamole, Jenkins, Kiali, Mattermost, Neuvector, NEXUS,OWASP, Prometheus, Sonarqube, Syft, Terraform, Velero, and AWS services) for development.
• Educate in best practices for architecture, plan, configure, deploy, maintain, and upgrade COTS/GOTS and custom toolsets to address vulnerabilities and/or implement security controls.
• Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, security monitoring, tuning and management of IT security systems and applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and four (4) years or more experience.
• Security + or higher certification (Possess a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification).
  Knowledge of DoD Policies and procedures including DoD 8500.01 and DoD 8510.01.
• Well versed in Linux, Concepts and Design.
• Experience with cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert to the organization for programming applications and microservices deployed to Space and Ground Systems.
• CI/CD with Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, BigBang Deployment, or Platform One experience.
• Experience in working with Kubernetes or Docker and VM.
• Knowledge of how web services work and how to use them (Ex: REST APIs, JSON, etc.).
• SW Integrated Development Environments (IDE).

Clearance:

• Must be U.S. Citizen and have Secret Clearance.

Job Description

Description

Make a difference for national security by joining a team of dedicated professionals in supporting the Space Development Agency (SDA) in developing and deploying the Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) software development and hosting environment for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). These systems establish software development capabilities to securely and rapidly field mission applications developed by BMC3 ecosystem participants in support of Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) objectives.

SAIC has an immediate need for a BMC3 DevSecOps Engineer who can train, troubleshoot, and educate strategic partners on IL-5 Software development to support Space Operations for the PWSA. The candidate for this position will work primarily with Impact Level 5 (IL5) information and may require travel to – Redstone Arsenal, Grand Forks, ND. Other locations with access to an IL5 ; with the role primarily remote.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Code, test, debug, document and deploy custom applications.
• Understanding of Compiled Software Build Processes.
• Assist Application Development technical teams with App Development in BMC3 platform with effective with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or Configuration as Code (CaC).
• Program scrip logic from customer-defined specifications to build code in the SW Factory.
• Follow BMC3 policy and Understand business, technical, and program requirements to Educate Outside Vendor on Modern SW Development practices.
• Apply analytical, automation, and coding skills in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Prepare Lean and SAFe Scrum methodology documentation.
• Build, use, debug CI/CD pipelines to support Third-Party Application Developers.
• Use Cloud based tool stacks (e.g., VSCode, Gitlab, Docker, K8’s, Anchore, Artifactory, CloudTrial, Fortify, Guacamole, Jenkins, Kiali, Mattermost, Neuvector, NEXUS,OWASP, Prometheus, Sonarqube, Syft, Terraform, Velero, and AWS services) for development.
• Educate in best practices for architecture, plan, configure, deploy, maintain, and upgrade COTS/GOTS and custom toolsets to address vulnerabilities and/or implement security controls.
• Design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, security monitoring, tuning and management of IT security systems and applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and four (4) years or more experience.
• Security + or higher certification (Possess a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification).
  Knowledge of DoD Policies and procedures including DoD 8500.01 and DoD 8510.01.
• Well versed in Linux, Concepts and Design.
• Experience with cloud architecture and implementation features (OS, multi-tenancy, virtualization, orchestration, elastic scalability).
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert to the organization for programming applications and microservices deployed to Space and Ground Systems.
• CI/CD with Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, BigBang Deployment, or Platform One experience.
• Experience in working with Kubernetes or Docker and VM.
• Strong software development skills and demonstrated experience in current languages such as C/C++, Rust, Javascript, and Python.
• Knowledge of how web services work and how to use them (Ex: REST APIs, JSON, etc.).
• SW Integrated Development Environments (IDE).

Clearance:

• Must be U.S. Citizen and have Secret Clearance.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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