Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer - SSFB

LaunchTech; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading tech company in Colorado Springs seeks a Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency. You will design and maintain DevSecOps systems, work with cloud infrastructures like AWS and Azure, and implement security practices in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in cloud and container technology, hold a DoD 8570 certification, and possess a current DoD Secret Security Clearance. Competitive benefits, including health insurance and 401(k), are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of general work experience with relevant education reduction allowed.
• 6+ years of related experience specifically in DevSecOps or Kubernetes.
• 1+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Proficiency with AWS, Azure, or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Experience with Coder Platform.
• Strong automation and containerization expertise.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain cloud and container systems.
• Assess existing infrastructures and recommend improvements.
• Implement security compliance best practices for DoD.
• Integrate security requirements into cloud platforms.
• Collaborate across teams for system integration.

Skills

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Containerization

Technical documentation

Infrastructure as Code

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

Tools

Terraform

Docker

PostgreSQL

Cassandra

MySQL

Job description

LaunchTech is seeking a Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract.

In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain complex DevSecOps systems that integrate seamlessly with government infrastructure. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, secure, and reliable cloud-native solutions supporting mission‑critical applications. The environment leverages Kubernetes-based platforms including Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS), and Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engineer, architect, develop, and administer cloud and containerized computing environments

• Assess existing infrastructure and recommend strategies for cloud migration and containerization

• Design, deploy, and maintain systems using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Helm, Ansible, and Bash

• Implement container hardening practices to meet DoD and MDA security compliance standards

• Develop scalable architectures supporting applications on IaaS and PaaS platforms

• Assist with the design and management of cloud systems, applications, policies, and infrastructure strategies

• Integrate security management and privacy requirements into cloud platforms, software, and applications

• Evaluate and recommend optimal cloud technologies and solutions for project requirements

• Design controls and processes that leverage available audit and compliance tools

• Integrate subsystem components into cohesive architectures that support mission requirements

• Design and implement cloud-based integration solutions supporting government systems

• Plan, coordinate, schedule, test, improve, and maintain enterprise IT systems

• Collaborate with software developers, network engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration

• Deploy and maintain cloud-hosted databases including PostgreSQL, Cassandra, and MySQL

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for integration processes and system architectures

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and platform issues

• Analyze existing infrastructure to identify modernization opportunities

• Communicate with government stakeholders regarding subsystem sourcing and technology decisions

• Report infrastructure capabilities, performance, and recommendations to leadership

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and processes based on mission needs, cost, and risk

What You Bring (Basic Requirements)

• Must have 12 or more years of general (full-time) work experience
  • Experience may be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 6 or more years of directly related experience in system integration with a focus on DevSecOps or Kubernetes environments
• Must have 1 or more years of experience in a management or leadership role
• Must be proficient with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Red Hat OpenShift
• Must have experience with Coder Platform
• Must have strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Must have the ability to develop and apply complex technical concepts across multiple organizations and disciplines
• Must have a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (such as Security+ CE)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.

Join a mission-focused engineering team delivering advanced DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity solutions for national defense programs.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development opportunities
• And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.