Junior DevSecOps Engineer: Cloud, Kubernetes & CI/CD

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is looking for a Jr Software Developer in Colorado Springs to help develop and deploy secure, end-to-end cloud-based applications. You will work across stacks, implement containerized lifecycles with Kubernetes or Docker, and build CI/CD pipelines with a focus on security and automation.

You will apply GitOps principles, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and leverage AWS and other cloud platforms to enhance reliability and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2 years’ experience developing web-based applications.
• 2 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
• Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
• Experience in Database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
• Experience working with Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, React
• Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell
• Networking experience
• Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab
• Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab CI and ArgoCD
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Passionate about automation, system efficiency, and security
• Experience with Log Management and Analytics tools
• Proficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, AWS S3, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
• Experience with Integration Testing
• Experience with Unit Testing tools Vitest, Jest, Cypress or Playwright
• Experience with Test Driven Development
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple technology stacks to support a broad range of applications.
• Work in languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and GoLang, Next.js Express, Node.js among other languages to deliver industry standard application functionality.
• Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, MySQL, and others.
• Design, develop, and implement secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles.
• Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications.
• Apply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes.
• Implement DevSecOps best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
• Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) to automate security checks, deployment processes, and routine DevOps task
• Leverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
• Contribute to the development of secure network configurations and cloud-based security architecture.
• Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) to support secure and efficient service-to-service communications.
• Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle.
• Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions.
• Maintain infrastructure using IaC/CaC

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

GitOps

DevSecOps

AWS

Python

JavaScript

Go

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Maven

Gradle

GitLab

Istio

ArgoCD

Job description

KBR is looking for a Jr Software Developer in Colorado Springs to help develop and deploy secure, end-to-end cloud-based applications. You will work across stacks, implement containerized lifecycles with Kubernetes or Docker, and build CI/CD pipelines with a focus on security and automation.

You will apply GitOps principles, collaborate with clients and internal teams, and leverage AWS and other cloud platforms to enhance reliability and security.