Staff / Sr Staff DevSecOps Engineer

SciTec

  • Boulder, CO
  • $96,000-141,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
  • Apply easily
SciTec is a dynamic small business, with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense, and we are growing our creative team! We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique world-class data exploitation capabilities.Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.As we grow, we’re looking for mission-driven Staff and Senior Staff DevSecOps Engineers who are ready to make a real impact—not just with code, but with purpose. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges that matter, there’s a place for you here.Responsibilities:
  • Design, maintain, and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments
  • Orchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Kubernetes and Helm
  • Integrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanning
  • Monitor and troubleshoot CI/CD pipeline performance and deployment issues
  • Manage software release processes including version promotion, branching, integration, and validation
  • Maintain and implement Helm charts for application deployments
  • Perform deployment validation and issue resolution in Kubernetes-based environments
  • Ensure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and secure coding practices
  • Support software vulnerability scanning (Static & Dynamic Analysis Tools) and remediation processes
  • Perform other DevSecOps-related duties as assigned
Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
  • At least 2 year of professional experience with:
  • Python3
  • CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins)
  • Git version control
  • Container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred
  • Linux systems administration
  • Container security tools (e.g., Grype, Syft)
  • SAST/SCA tools (e.g., Fortify, SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, ZAP)
  • AWS (EKS, EC2, Lambda)
  • Application networking with tools such as Istio, NGINX, or Traefik
  • Monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
  • Authentication tools (e.g., Keycloak)
  • Artifact repositories (e.g., JFrog Artifactory, Nexus)
  • Additional programming experience with strongly typed languages such as C++ or Rust
  • Familiarity with secure software development and vulnerability management workflows
*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.BenefitsSciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
  • 100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
  • 80% company paid Dental insurance
  • 100% company paid Vision insurance
  • 100% company paid Life insurance
  • 100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
  • 100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
  • Short-term Disability insurance
  • Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
  • Discretionary Performance Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
  • Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $96,000 - $141,000/year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. VET/Disabled.

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