GMD DevSecOps Engineer

Banner Defense, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Defense, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, seeks an experienced GMD DevSecOps Engineer to architect, build, and scale the IDDE DevSecOps environment. You will deploy IaC with Terraform, manage Kubernetes-based workloads, and implement automated CI/CD pipelines across AWS and Azure in a hybrid setup.

Requires an active SECURITY clearance (SECRET or higher) and strong collaboration/leadership. Travel may be required as project assignments evolve in the defense and aerospace sector.

Responsibilities

• Architect and provision the IDDE DevSecOps environment using Terraform for scalable, repeatable deployments.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications and microservices using Kubernetes for high availability.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to fully automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Act as a system administrator within the IDDE across hybrid cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
• Collaborate on STIG evaluation, analysis, and implementation; embed automated security and code scanning tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Support deliverable and release objectives, create comprehensive documentation, and manage complex deployments.
• Travel may be required.

Education

Master's Degree + 12 years relevant experience

Bachelor's Degree + 20 years exp

Job description

Join our Team!
Be a part of our passionate and determined team that is on a mission to use our skills and experiences to make a difference in the defense and aerospace industry.

Banner Defense 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Travel may be required

Required Skills/Experience

• Master's Degree + 12 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's + 20 years exp is required.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or above) is required.
• Hands-on experience using Terraform for complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.
• Proficiency 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.

Desired Skills/Experience

• 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

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.