GMD DevSecOps Engineer

APEX TK LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced GMD DevSecOps Engineer to architect, build, and scale the IDDE DevSecOps environment across hybrid cloud platforms.

You will implement Terraform, containerized apps with Kubernetes, and automated CI/CD pipelines, while enforcing STIGs and security standards in a high-security setting. Must hold SECRET+ clearance and demonstrate leadership and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 12 years relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree plus 20 years experience.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or above) required.
• Hands-on Terraform for complex IaC deployments.
• Kubernetes experience for containerized environments.
• Experience designing/maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Operational experience in enterprise cloud environments (Azure and AWS).
• Windows Server administration, AD, GPOs, and SCCM.

Responsibilities

• Architect and provision the IDDE DevSecOps environment using 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 deployment processes.
• Administer IDDE across hybrid clouds (AWS and Azure) and manage tool deployment and AD.

Skills

Terraform

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Windows Server

Active Directory

GPOs

SCCM

STIG

Security+

CI/CD

Cloud computing

Leadership

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Coder

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.