Senior Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

Iridium; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Iridium seeks an experienced software engineer to design, develop, and sustain cloud‑native applications and secure cloud infrastructure. You will implement secure deployment solutions for mission‑critical systems and automate CI/CD pipelines across teams.

You will collaborate with software, systems, cybersecurity, and operations engineers to drive automation, testing, and release processes while adhering to Agile practices and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience delivering production‑quality software through full lifecycle.
• Experience with AWS EKS/Kubernetes and automated container deployments.
• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Experience with Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or similar solutions.
• Proficiency with AWS cloud services.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or alternatives) and deployment automation.
• Experience developing scalable, well‑tested software.
• Experience using source control, issue tracking, and collaborative development tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile software development environments.
• Ability to build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside your team.
• Analytical mindset and proactive knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain cloud‑native software and supporting cloud infrastructure.
• Design, implement, and optimize secure cloud architectures and deployment solutions for mission‑critical apps.
• Build, maintain, and automate CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployment environments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate cloud‑native solutions throughout the SDLC.
• Support software integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
• Improve software build environments, automated testing, and deployment processes.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum planning, sprints, and release planning.
• Maintain project status, documentation, and issue tracking using approved tools.
• Follow engineering processes including change control, risk management, and secure development practices.
• Communicate technical concepts and risks to stakeholders clearly.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, processes, and automation.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

AWS EKS/Kubernetes

Terraform

Vault/AWS Secrets Manager

CI/CD pipelines

Agile software development

Communication skills

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Company Overview

Iridium is an award‑winning, innovative satellite communications company offering worldwide voice and data connectivity. For over 20 years, our unique network has supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses and the evolving Internet of Things.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one (an active clearance in the last 24 months is considered active).

What You’ll Do

• Independently design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain cloud‑native software applications and supporting cloud infrastructure and deployment platforms
• Design, implement, and optimize secure cloud architectures, application security controls, and deployment solutions for mission‑critical applications
• Build, maintain, and automate CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and containerized deployment environments
• Collaborate with software, systems, operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure engineers to integrate cloud‑native solutions throughout the software development lifecycle
• Support software integration, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and sustainment activities
• Build, maintain, and improve software build environments, automated testing, and deployment processes as appropriate
• Participate in Agile/Scrum planning activities, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and software release planning
• Maintain accurate project status, technical documentation, and issue tracking using approved development tools
• Follow established engineering processes including configuration management, change control, risk management, software quality, and secure development practices
• Clearly communicate technical concepts, project status, risks, and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve software quality, team processes, automation, and overall engineering efficiency
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing within the engineering team

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of professional software development experience developing production‑quality software throughout the full lifecycle
• Experience with AWS EKS/Kubernetes and automated container deployments
• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools
• Experience with Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or similar solutions
• Proficiency with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or alternatives) and deployment automation
• Experience developing scalable, maintainable, and well‑tested software
• Experience using source control, issue tracking, and collaborative development tools
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, or issues to groups outside your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
• Experience working within Agile software development environments
• Have confidence and be able to build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside your team
• Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and devise out‑of‑the‑box solutions
• Be proactive in providing feedback and enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others
• Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while ensuring deadlines are met

Things That Would Be Great if You Brought to the Table

• Knowledge of infrastructure automation and cloud networking concepts
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools and application security principles, vulnerability assessment, and secure coding practices (e.g., certificate injections, token validation)
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
• Familiarity with security analysis tools such as Fortify, SonarQube, or similar platforms
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional certification
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems and Bash scripting

Other Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen

Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary, with the majority of time spent using a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.

Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship‑building, and professional growth.

Additional Information

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.

Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $160,000 USD

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. Employees may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Other benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Equal Opportunity

Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.