GMD DevSecOps Engineer

Apex Tk; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK is seeking an experienced GMD DevSecOps Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. You will architect, build, and scale the IDDE DevSecOps environment, integrating security into CI/CD and managing hybrid cloud platforms (AWS and Azure).

You will work across Terraform, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD tools, ensuring high availability, security compliance, and detailed documentation for deployments and releases.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 12+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of experience.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or above) required.
• Hands-on Terraform IaC deployments.
• Experience building and managing Kubernetes environments.
• Automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Operational experience in Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Windows Server administration and Active Directory experience.
• STIG analysis and security tooling integration into pipelines.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and provision the IDDE DevSecOps environment with Terraform for scalable deployments.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized apps and microservices with Kubernetes.
• Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines to fully automate builds, tests, and deployments.
• Act as a system administrator across hybrid cloud environments (AWS and Azure).
• Collaborate on STIG evaluation, security tooling integration, and CI/CD security.
• Support releases, create documentation, and manage deployment orchestration.

Skills

Terraform IaC

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Windows Server

Active Directory

SCCM

STIG analysis

AWS

Azure

Security+

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

SCCM

Job description

General Overview

APEX TK 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).

What You\'ll Be Doing:

• 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.

What Required Skills You\'ll Bring:

• 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.


• 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.

What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring:

• 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.