GMD DevSecOps Engineer (Job ID:4472)

Socket.dev; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical/dental/vision options

company paid life and disability ins.

401k with match

education reimbursement

company paid holidays

paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises in Huntsville, AL is seeking a GMD DevSecOps Engineer to architect, build and scale the IDDE DevSecOps environment using Terraform and IaC best practices. You will deploy Kubernetes, design and automate CI/CD pipelines, manage hybrid cloud resources (AWS and Azure), and integrate security tooling to meet STIG and DoD compliance across pipelines and deployments.

Applicants should have advanced cloud experience, strong leadership, and excellent collaboration skills to deliver

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's with 20+ years experience.
• Hands-on Terraform for complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.
• Proficient in building, deploying, and managing containerized environments using Kubernetes.
• Experience designing automated CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Hands-on operational experience with AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Windows Server, Active Directory, GPOs, and SCCM administration.
• STIG analysis and security/code scanning in pipelines.
• Active security clearance (SECRET or higher).

Responsibilities

• Architect and provision the IDDE DevSecOps environment using Terraform.
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications with Kubernetes.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate builds, tests, deployments.
• Administer IDDE across hybrid clouds (AWS and Azure), manage AD and tooling.
• Embed security tools into CI/CD pipelines and verify STIG compliance.
• Support deliverables, documentation, and complex deployment orchestration.

Skills

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Active Directory

SCCM

AWS

Azure

STIG analysis

GitLab

Jenkins

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

SCCM

Windows Server

Active Directory

AWS

Azure

Job description

GMD DevSecOps Engineer

Contingent upon prime contractor approval

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a GMD DevSecOps Engineer in Huntsville, AL
• 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)

Job Description:

• 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
• Aid in executing deliverable and release objectives, creating comprehensive product/infrastructure documentation, and managing complex deployment orchestration

Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s Degree and at least 12 years relevant experience, or Bachelor's + 20 years experience.
• Must have hands-on experience using Terraform for complex Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments.
• Must be proficient in building, deploying, and managing containerized environments using Kubernetes.
• Must have demonstrated experience designing and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Must have hands-on operational experience working within enterprise cloud environments, specifically Microsoft Azure and AWS.
• Must have proven experience in Windows Server administration, Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
• Must have demonstrated experience in STIG analysis, deployment orchestration, and security/code scanning tools.
• Must have prior experience with Integrated Development Environments, such as Coder.
• Must have CompTIA Security+ certification (Required for baseline DoD compliance).
• Must have excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Must have the bility to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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, preferred.
• Container Certifications: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), preferred.
• Advanced familiarity with GitLab for code repositories, pipeline execution, and backlog management, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active security clearance (SECRET or above) and the ability to maintain it.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal Travel; 10% or less
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Benefits:

• medical/dental/vision options
• company paid life and disability insurances
• 401k with match
• education reimbursement
• company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)