Principal DevSecOps Engineer

Lynx Software Technologies, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical/dental/vision options

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Remote work opportunities based on rol

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal DevSecOps Engineer to lead secure software delivery pipelines for mission-critical aircraft platforms. You will work across engineering, security, and IT teams, ensuring scalable, compliant deployments and strong collaboration across multiple sites.

The role requires an engineer who thrives in a high-performance, multi-site environment and can manage priorities in time-sensitive programs with on-site engagement in Denver, CO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM disciplines or equivalent.
• 8+ years of DevSecOps experience with secure pipelines.
• Experience with Python and YAML scripting.
• Experience with containerization and Kubernetes in air-gapped environments.
• Familiarity with IaC tools and build environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy end-to-end software pipelines for military aircraft platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and IT teams across sites.
• Ensure secure, scalable, and compliant software delivery in mission-critical environments.
• Lead cross-functional efforts and communicate complex designs clearly.

Skills

DevSecOps

Python

Yaml

Kubernetes

CI/CD

IaC

Security leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

GitLab

Bitbucket

Ansible

Terraform

Helm

Build tools (Make, CMake)

Job description

Job Title: Principal DevSecOps Engineer

Location

Denver, Colorado

Compensation

$160,000 – $200,000 + Bonus Eligible

Security Clearance

Active Secret Clearance Required

Who we are

Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, & Huntsville, AL Thompson Software Solutions (TSS) is a mission-driven aerospace and defense software and systems engineering company supporting the U.S. military, defense primes, and commercial space partners. We specialize in the development, integration, test, and deployment of safety & mission-critical software systems that power next-generation aircraft, defense platforms, and space technologies. Our team understands what it takes to modernize complex embedded systems while maintaining the rigor, compliance, and reliability required for mission and safety-critical environments.

As a defense-focused company of highly skilled and dedicated engineers, we take pride in solving complex technical challenges that directly impact national security and operational readiness. We partner closely with customers across the military aviation and space domains to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions with portability, sustainability, and long-term mission success in mind.

Description

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Principal DevSecOps Engineer to support the development and deployment of end-to-end software for military aircraft platforms. This role plays a vital part in enabling secure, resilient, and scalable software delivery pipelines that directly support U.S. military aviation and national defense initiatives.

This position requires an engineer to use a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the software field to develop, integrate, and test software products. The successful candidate will be a member of a high-performing multi-site team and must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills. In this role, you will work independently at times on projects, at other times will be in a collaborative team environment with other software engineers, as well as other program development and deployment teams.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Continued eligibility for access to classified information is required throughout employment, as dictated by program needs.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline
• 8+ years of DevSecOps experience
• Python & Yaml experience
• Secure DevSecOps pipelines for safety-critical, air-gapped environments
• Containerization & Kubernetes (on-prem, disconnected operations)
• Build environment Tools (make & CMake)
• Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, Helm)
• Linux (RHEL, Yocto, Buildroot)
• Bitbucket & Gitlab Experience
• Cross-functional leadership across engineering, security, and IT teams
• Ability to work onsite 100%

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Proficient with Ansible
• CI/CD integration with certification artifacts
• Secure networking & zero-trust architectures
• Embedded & Real-Time Systems enablement (RTOS, flight software)
• Familiarity with (DO-178 A-C)
• Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 10%

Sound Exciting?

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.