Manager, DevSecOps

Axiom Space; Georgia; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space seeks a bold DevSecOps Manager to lead a high-energy team delivering secure, containerized platforms deployed across environments. You will drive security into every SDLC phase and manage CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical systems in Houston, TX, with strong emphasis on automation and compliance.

Ideal candidates have a decade of software/DevSecOps experience, cloud security expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP, and a proven track record in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' software development experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Equivalent education combined with experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute DevSecOps strategy and roadmap.
• Lead DevSecOps engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Foster security, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Integrate security controls across SDLC and define KPIs.
• Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines and IaC.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation with development teams.

Skills

DevSecOps leadership

Container orchestration

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Security testing (SAST/DAST/SCA)

Cloud security controls

Hybrid cloud/on-prem

IAM best practices

Regulatory compliance (HIPAA,NIST,FedR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. For more information about Axiom Space, visit www.axiomspace.com. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic DevSecOps Manager who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy experienced DevSecOps Manager with deep expertise in leading technical team to deliver modern, containerized platforms deployed across multiple environments. This DevSecOps Manager will be responsible for leading a team that builds and maintains secure, scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical systems and integrate security into all phases of the software development lifecycle for the Axiom Space Commercial Space program in Houston, TX. Candidates with a solid foundation in container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and security compliance, particularly within regulated or high-security environments, are encouraged to apply.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute the organization's DevSecOps strategy and roadmap
• Lead, mentor, and manage DevSecOps engineers and cross-functional teams
• Foster a culture of security, automation, and continuous improvement
• Partner with engineering, security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align objectives
• Define team goals, KPIs, and performance metrics
• Integrate security controls throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines
• Automate security testing, code scanning, and compliance validation
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security best practices
• Standardize deployment and release management processes
• Oversee application security testing, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Container and image scanning, and secrets detection
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation with development teams
• Manage security risk assessments and threat modeling activities
• Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
• Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform additional job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or related field
• Education & Experience: 10+ years' experience in software development, preferably in aerospace
• Education & Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience: In build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software
• Experience: With secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience: With hybrid cloud/on-prem environments
• Experience: Implementing cloud security controls and monitoring
• Experience: Familiarity managing container security (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
• Experience: Ensuring secure configuration management and hardening
• Experience: Implementing identity and access management (IAM) best practices
• Experience: Automating DevSecOps tools and optimizing developer experience
• Experience: Familiarity compliance with applicable standards and regulations such as HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP, ITAR/REAR
• Exposure: Software development in Linux environments
• Exposure: Developing incident responses and recovery processes
• Exposure: CI/CD pipelines supporting embedded devices and RTOS
• Track record: Making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Track record: Using good judgement to problem-solve proactively, positively impacting hard challenges
• Track record: Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results

Core Skills

• Passion for space and the mission
• Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
• High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
• Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Technical Rigor
• Execution
• Discipline
• Pride of Delivery

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.

Requirements

This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment. Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised. Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones.

Physical Requirements

• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time)
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time)

Equipment and Machines

• Standard office equipment (PC, phone, printer, etc.)

Axiom Space is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Axiom Space does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station - Axiom Station. Serving as a cornerstone for sustained human presence in space, this next-generation orbital platform fosters groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity, and cultivates the vibrant, global space economy of tomorrow. Today, driven by the vision of leading humanity's journey off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services to the International Space Station and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and low-Earth orbit. Axiom Space is building era-defining space infrastructure that will empower our civilization to transcend Earth for the benefit of every human, everywhere.