Sr. Prin. DevSecOps Software Lead (Contingent)

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Aurora, CO is seeking a senior DevSecOps engineer to lead CI/CD design and optimization for cloud-enabled systems. You will drive automated builds, testing, security scanning, and deployments while collaborating with development, security, and operations teams onsite.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and extensive experience with containerization, IaC, and cloud deployments to ensure secure, scalable software delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code practices and tools.
• Experience using automated security tools such as SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning.
• Experience deploying applications in cloud environments.
• Ability to integrate automated testing, scanning, and quality gates into build and deployment workflows.
• Typically requires a STEM degree and 10+ years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 8+ years.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud-native deployment patterns and managed services.
• Knowledge of configuration management and environment automation.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools.
• Understanding of DevSecOps and secure-by-design practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in the Design, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.
• Enable automated builds, testing, security scanning, and deployments.
• Integrate security and quality controls throughout the pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams.
• Ensure software delivery is reliable, secure, and scalable.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Security tools (SAST/DAST)

Cloud deployments

Automated testing/quality gates

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Monitoring/logging/observability

DevSecOps principles

Security compliance

Education

STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S76 ~ 16430 E Hughes Dr ~ BLDG S76 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins is seeking Engineers to be part of an engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. Under this effort, RTX Collins personnel will oversee/perform software development and sustainment for cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets, while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data.

Under this effort, RTX Collins personnel will oversee/perform software development and sustainment for cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets, while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data. The team, working with our customers and users, will focus on developing and fielding operationally relevant system capabilities in the most effective and efficient manner. The team will apply best practices across the engineering continuum, with a focus on improved software quality and process efficiency. THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT: Employment is based on contract award and customer funding This candidate must have an active TS/SCI - Current security clearance. Travel to customer CONUS & OCONUS sites as required, but no more than 25%. This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO and is contingent on contract award. Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do

Lead a team in the Design, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines. Enable automated builds, testing, security scanning, and deployments. Integrate security and quality controls throughout the pipeline. Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams. Ensure software delivery is reliable, secure, and scalable.

What You Will Learn

How to strengthen cloud deployment practices. How to improve overall delivery efficiency through automation. How security integrates with development and operations in a CI/CD environment. How to build and support pipelines that scale with organizational needs.

Qualifications

• You Must Have Experience leading the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code practices and tools
• Experience using automated security tools such as SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning
• Experience deploying applications in cloud environments
• Ability to integrate automated testing, scanning, and quality gates into build and deployment workflows
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience.
• Active and transferable TS/SCI - Current clearance is required prior to start date U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• We Prefer Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud‑native deployment patterns and managed services
• Knowledge of configuration management and environment automation
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure‑by‑design practices

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. Requires expert or mastery level knowledge of work area, typically obtained from advanced education and experience. May have deep knowledge of project management. Advanced knowledge of related disciplines within work area and ability to identify links and potential impact on projects, programs or systems. Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.