Sr Software Engineer - DevOps/DevSecOps Software

Front Door Defense; Louisville, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sierra Space is hiring a Sr Software Engineer to build and secure DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines in on-prem and cloud environments. You will design CI/CD, maintain Kubernetes deployments, and implement secure IaC with Terraform or Ansible, while embedding security across the development lifecycle.

The role requires strong containerization, GitOps, and monitoring expertise, plus the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance and work in air-gapped contexts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related professional experience.
• Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software development environments.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and mentoring skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines including Kubernetes deployments.
• Architect and manage secure IaC using Terraform or Ansible.
• Implement observability with monitoring and logging stacks (ELK/Prometheus/Grafana).
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure, reproducible software delivery.

Skills

DevOps

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub/GitLab

Security tooling

Cloud platforms

Logging/Monitoring

Windows/Linux

Security Clearance

Scripting (Python, Bash)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub/GitLab

ELK stack

Prometheus

Grafana

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Sr Software Engineer - DevOps/DevSecOps

Build and maintain secure, scalable DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines across on-prem and cloud environments

Location: Louisville, Colorado

Compensation: $156,666 - 215,437 USD / year

About The Role

Sierra Space Careers

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The DevSecOps Software Engineer role involves deploying, configuring and maintaining a robust software development environment. This senior 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. You must have strong expertise in container technologies, GitOps workflows, infrastructure as code, software development workflows, and security tooling. You should be comfortable collaborating with development teams to optimize processes and ensure high-quality, reproducible software delivery that meets stringent compliance requirements.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.

We'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 requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's experience).
• 8+ years of related professional experience.
• Ability to design, code, test, and debug complex software development environments.
• Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security Plus or IAT2 certification
• Proven experience as a DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer
• Proficient 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 Ansible
• Proficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Experience with Windows and Linux software development
• Ability to identify bottlenecks in software development and create solutions to increase efficiencyStrong understanding of security and software development best practices and principles
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Google Professional DevOps Engineer)
• Experience with additional DevSecOps tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with C/C++ build tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Compensation :

Pay Range:

$156,666.00 - $215,436.75

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This 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.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.