GMD DevSecOps Engineer

PeopleTec, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleTec, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking a GMD DevSecOps Engineer to architect, build, and scale the IDDE DevSecOps environment. The role focuses on Terraform-based provisioning, Kubernetes management, and CI/CD automation within hybrid cloud setups (AWS and Azure).

The ideal candidate has DoD-relevant senior experience, Security+ certification, and an active security clearance. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Terraform for IaC deployments.
• Proficiency in building, deploying, and managing Kubernetes environments.
• Experience designing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on operational experience in enterprise cloud environments (Azure and AWS).
• Windows Server administration, Active Directory, GPOs, and SCCM experience.
• Experience with STIG analysis, deployment orchestration, and security/code scanning tools.
• Experience with IDEs such as Coder.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (DoD baseline).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect IDDE DevSecOps env with Terraform for scalable deployments.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized apps with Kubernetes for high availability.
• Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines to fully automate build, test, and deploy.
• Serve as IDDE system administrator across hybrid AWS/Azure environments.
• Embed security and code scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Support deliverables, releases, and comprehensive deployment documentation.

Skills

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines

Cloud: AWS & Azure

Windows Server administration

STIG analysis & security tooling

Coder IDE

CompTIA Security+

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Master’s Degree + 12 years relevant experience

Bachelor’s + 20 years exp

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

SCCM

Job description

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking a GMD DevSecOps Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location. PeopleTec is looking for an experienced, team-oriented GMD DevSecOps Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will provide critical support to GM's Digital Acquisition & Infrastructure team and primarily be responsible for architecting, building, and scaling the DevSecOps Environment within the Integrated Digital Data Environment (IDDE).

Duties

• Architect and provision the IDDE DevSecOps environment using Terraform to ensure scalable, repeatable, and version-controlled infrastructure deployments.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications and microservices using Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and resilience for mission-critical workloads.
• Design, implement, and maintain advanced continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD pipelines) to fully automate software building, testing, and deployment processes.
• Act as a system administrator within the IDDE across hybrid cloud environments (AWS and Azure). Manage tool deployment, infrastructure configuration, Windows Active Directory, and user account management.
• Collaborate with cyber engineers to execute STIG evaluation, analysis, and implementation. Embed automated security and code scanning tools directly into the CI/CD pipelines to ensure high software security standards.
• Support deliverable and release objectives, create comprehensive product/infrastructure documentation, and manage complex deployment orchestration.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• Hands-on experience using Terraform for complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.
• Proficieny in building, deploying, and managing containerized environments using Kubernetes.
• Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on operational experience working within enterprise cloud environments, specifically Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Proven experience in Windows Server administration, Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
• Demonstrated experience in STIG analysis, deployment orchestration, and security/code scanning tools.
• Prior experience with Integrated Development Environments, such as Coder.
• CompTIA Security+ certification (Required for baseline DoD compliance).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is required.
• Active security clearance (Secret or above) is required.

Education Requirements

• Master’s Degree + 12 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's + 20 years exp is required.

Desired Skills

• Cloud Certifications: Active professional-level cloud certifications highly preferred, such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Container Certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS).
• Advanced familiarity with GitLab for code repositories, pipeline execution, and backlog management.

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.