SecDevOps Engineer

Blue Origin; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 182,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Stock options

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced SecDevOps Engineer (Level 4) to join the COMSEC team within the Core Systems and Components group. You will design secure DevOps pipelines, integrate automated security tests, and ensure compliant, secure communications across development and production environments.

Qualified candidates bring 8+ years in DevOps/SecDevOps, hands-on SAST/DAST, cloud and container experience, and familiarity with NIST RMF or CMMC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years in DevOps/SecDevOps or related engineering discipline.
• Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on with SAST/DAST, vulnerability scanners, SIEM tools.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and containers (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, SP 800-series, or CMMC frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure DevOps pipelines and infrastructure.
• Integrate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows.
• Support COMSEC operations ensuring secure communications meet applicable standards.
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across dev and prod environments.
• Enforce security policies across engineering teams.
• Monitor for security threats and respond with Cybersecurity teams.
• Partner with SREs to build secure, resilient infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with government and industry security frameworks.

Skills

SecDevOps

DevOps

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

SAST/DAST

SIEM

NIST RMF

Security testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced SecDevOps Engineer (Level 4) to join our COMSEC team within the Core Systems and Components group. In this role, you will play a critical part in integrating security practices into our development and operations workflows, ensuring the protection of our most sensitive systems and communications. You will work at the intersection of security, software development, and infrastructure - helping to build and maintain secure, reliable systems that support Blue Origin's mission.

Who You'll Work With

• Cybersecurity teams to define and enforce security policies and standards
• Software Developers to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to ensure secure, stable, and scalable operations

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure DevOps pipelines and infrastructure
• Integrate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows
• Support COMSEC operations by ensuring secure communication systems and tools meet applicable standards
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across development and production environments
• Enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices across engineering teams
• Monitor systems for security threats and respond to incidents in collaboration with Cybersecurity teams
• Partner with SREs to build resilient, security-hardened infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with relevant government and industry security frameworks and regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, SecDevOps, or a related engineering discipline
• Proven experience integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM platforms
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of networking, encryption, and secure communications
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST SP 800 series, RMF, or CMMC

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
• Experience with COMSEC equipment, policies, and key management
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or Certified DevSecOps Professional
• Experience applying NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations
• Experience working in an aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment
• Familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $181,626.00 - $254,275.35

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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