Software Engineer (DevOps/DevSecOps)

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage: PPO and HDHP

Dental coverage: HMO and PPO

Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development / Educational

Descripción de la vacante

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a DevSecOps Software Engineer III to design, deploy, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments for space systems. You will work across on-prem and air-gapped environments, implementing secure IaC with Terraform/Ansible and advancing observability with Prometheus and Grafana.

The role emphasizes security throughout the SDLC, cloud proficiency (AWS/GCP/Azure), and collaboration with development teams to ensure reproducible, high-quality software

Formación

• 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software development environments.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Security Plus or IAT2 certification.
• Proven experience as a DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer.
• Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience designing CI/CD pipelines (GitHub/GitLab).
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Windows and Linux software development.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with logging/monitoring tools (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience deploying and configuring GitLab and Artifactory.

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain software development for space systems.
• Develop infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement observability solutions for proactive monitoring.
• Integrate security practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize processes and ensure high-quality, reproducible software delivery.
• Support air-gapped operations for on-premises and cloud environments.

Conocimientos

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

GitOps

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Security practices

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

GitHub/GitLab tooling

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Herramientas

ELK stack

Prometheus

Grafana

GitLab

Artifactory

Terraform

Descripción del empleo

• The DevSecOps Software Engineer III role involves deploying, configuring and maintaining a software development for space systems and technologies
• This advanced position requires expertise in at least one programming language, an advanced understanding of software development principles, and the ability to design and architect complex software systems
• As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments such as the Big Bang framework
• This role spans both on-premises and cloud environments, with particular emphasis on air-gapped operations
• The ideal candidate will design and maintain infrastructure using secure IaC tools like Terraform or Ansible, implement comprehensive observability solutions for proactive monitoring, and seamlessly integrate security practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: We offer two comprehensive medical plans, a PPO and an HDHP, designed to prioritize the well-being of our team members
• Dental Coverage: HMO and PPO dental plans are aimed at promoting optimal oral health and reducing costs
• Vision Coverage: Our vision plan offers access to a wide range of in-network and out-of-network providers
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Maximize savings and use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account: This tax-advantaged savings account allows team members to set aside pre-tax funds to cover qualified medical expenses
• Life and AD&D Insurance: Comprehensive Basic and Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance offers financial protection to your family
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance provides wage replacement should you suffer a disability that prevents you from working
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan: Employees may contribute 1% to 100% of base salary up to the annual IRS maximum. Employer match provided with a 5-year vesting schedule
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential service available 24/7 that provides assessment, counseling, resources and referrals to employees
• Professional Development / Educational Reimbursement Plan: Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate tuition, books and fees.

You must have strong expertise in container technologies, GitOps workflows, infrastructure as code, software development workflows, and security toolingYou should be comfortable collaborating with development teams to optimize processes and ensure high-quality, reproducible software delivery that meets stringent compliance requirementsWe seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical missionWe’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement5+ years of related professional experienceRequires bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master’s experience)Strong problem-solving skillsAbility to design, code, test, and debug complex software development environmentsThe ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is requireAbility to mentor and guide other engineersExperience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/KanbanSecurity Plus or IAT2 certificationProven experience as a DevOps/DevSecOps EngineerProficient in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)Experience designing CI/CD pipelines (preferably using GitHub or GitLab)Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AnsibleProficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like KubernetesExperience with Windows and Linux software developmentAbility to identify bottlenecks in software development and create solutions to increase efficiencyStrong understanding of security and software development best practices and principlesRelevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Professional DevOps Engineer)Experience with additional DevSecOps tools and methodologiesFamiliarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Experience with logging and monitoring tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana)Experience deploying and configuring GitLab and ArtifactoryExperience with C/C++ build toolsExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailStrong communication and teamwork skillsThis position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.