Lead, Software Engineering (Dev Sec Ops)

L3Harris Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a Lead, Software Engineering (Dev Sec Ops) to guide the platform engineering for AWS GovCloud and OpenStack and drive the Region 2 data center migration.

The role focuses on building automation, maintaining delivery pipelines, and integrating security/compliance into operations while coordinating subcontractor work, with up to 15% travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform engineering for the Amazon Web Services GovCloud and OpenStack environment.
• Direct the infrastructure work supporting the Region 2 data center migration.
• Build and sustain infrastructure automation and deployment workflows.
• Establish and maintain delivery pipelines using Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab, and related tools.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure and configuration automation using Terraform, Ansible, shell scripting, and Python.
• Integrate security and compliance considerations into platform operations and delivery.
• Coordinate platform-engineering execution and subcontractor delivery.
• Travel up to 15% as needed to support program and customer requirements.

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Software Engineering (Dev Sec Ops)

Job Code: 44023

Job Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description: The National Space Test and Training Complex–Orbital (NSTTC-O) Range Control Software (RCS) program operates a mission-critical platform stack across on-premises OpenStack and Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud within a rigorous Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance envelope, and is seeking a senior technical leader to guide and strengthen that infrastructure layer. As the program prepares for the Region 2 data center migration, the Development, Integration, and Test (DevI&T) Integrated Product Team (IPT) seeks an experienced Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) to lead platform engineering, coordinate subcontractor delivery, and provide the clear technical direction needed to keep delivery pipelines producing compliant increments and the Authorization to Operate (ATO) defensible without sacrificing strategic oversight.

Essential Functions

• Lead platform engineering for the Amazon Web Services GovCloud and OpenStack environment.
• Direct the infrastructure work supporting the Region 2 data center migration.
• Build and sustain infrastructure automation and deployment workflows.
• Establish and maintain delivery pipelines using Bitbucket, Jenkins, GitLab, and related tools.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure and configuration automation using Terraform, Ansible, shell scripting, and Python.
• Integrate security and compliance considerations into platform operations and delivery.
• Coordinate platform-engineering execution and subcontractor delivery.
• Travel up to 15% as needed to support program and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience designing, deploying, and sustaining Amazon Web Services GovCloud and OpenStack infrastructure.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux-based systems in production environments.
• Experience deploying, operating, and securing Kubernetes environments.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and configuration automation using Terraform and Ansible.
• Experience with shell scripting and Python.
• Amazon Web Services certification, such as Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect or a role-aligned specialty certification.
• Certified OpenStack Administrator certification or comparable OpenStack certification.
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Red Hat Certified Engineer certification.
• Experience building and maintaining delivery pipelines in Bitbucket, Jenkins, and GitLab.
• Experience implementing automated security and compliance checks within delivery pipelines.
• Experience supporting on-premises-to-cloud or data-center migration efforts in regulated environments.
• Experience with Helm, Argo CD, Packer, or comparable deployment and configuration automation tools.
• Experience developing automation or operational tooling using Lua.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $117,000-$218,000.

The application window for this position will close on 10/30/2026.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre‐employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.