GMD DevSecOps Engineer

AeroVironment, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with company match

9/80 schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled GMD DevSecOps Engineer to join its IDDE team, responsible for architecting, building, and scaling the DevSecOps environment across hybrid cloud platforms.

You will implement Terraform-based infrastructure, containerized workloads with Kubernetes, and robust CI/CD pipelines, while coordinating with cyber engineers on STIG compliance and secure software delivery. A senior, security-cleared candidate is required.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or MA with 12+ years experience, or BA/BS with 20+ years in lieu of MA/MS.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Hands-on Terraform IaC deployments.
• Kubernetes containerized environments experience.
• Experience designing/maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on cloud experience: AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Architect and provision the IDDE DevSecOps environment using Terraform.
• Deploy, manage, and scale Kubernetes-based applications for high availability.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Act as a system admin across hybrid cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
• Collaborate on STIG evaluation, security tooling, and deployment orchestration.

Skills

Terraform

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Windows AD

SCCM

Security+

Education

Master of Science

BA/BS

Tools

Windows Server

SCCM

GPOs

AWS

Azure

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description AV is looking for a highly talented, 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).

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.

Required: Education/Experience: Master of Science or Master of Arts degree and 12+ years of experience OR a BA/BS degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and 20+ years of experience in lieu of the MA/MS degree requirement. Active Secret clearance 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 Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• experience in Windows Server administration, Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
• Demonstrated experience in Security Technical Implementation Guide (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: Cloud Certifications: Active professional-level cloud certifications are 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). A familiarity with GitLab for code repositories, pipeline execution, and backlog management.

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (”ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (”EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR About AV: AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you\'re ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV. Careers at AeroVironment