Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $140k-$170k annually (depending upon experience)
Work Location: This is a remote position.
Position Summary: Seeking a senior-level DevSecOps Engineer with strong developer experience supporting containerized applications in an AWS cloud environment. Ideal candidate will identify, prove out, test, and implement pipeline process improvements - including utilizing new or existing GitLab or third-party tools or features; exhibit excellent customer service skills to educate customers on pipeline functionality and troubleshoot pipeline issues; be able to interact with all levels of organizational personnel, from training and mentoring teammates to developing and presenting briefs to leadership.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement cloud-native DevSecOps functionality for CI/CD pipeline solutions in AWS; improve and maintain GitLab pipeline configurations.
- Understand/interpret Cyber Security guidelines to resolve code vulnerabilities.
- Maintain, monitor, and proactively research/pilot solutions to optimize and improve the parent scan pipeline; provide recommendations for technology advancement to streamline CI/CD tools and processes.
- Assist with GitLab upgrades as received from the vendor (i.e. bi-weekly, monthly, etc.; requires evening support)
- Design and build secure, scalable, and automated container environments using Amazon ECS and EKS
- Configure customer projects/access to pipeline, including configuring git on customer assets and credentials in customer repositories.
- Onboard new applications/customers to the CI/CD environment, working closely with application developers to provide training/technical guidance/troubleshooting assistance.
- Craft/help customers craft gitlab-ci.yaml files to orchestrate their child pipelines or test projects; create, maintain, update, and monitor health checks.
- Research, perform analysis of alternatives, recommend technical solutions, and architect new CI/CD environments and pipelines, such as Cloud migration or supporting classified systems.
- Provide demos/overviews/briefs/newsletters regarding the pipeline and/or associated tools to customers and/or leadership of various levels.
- Update and maintain documentation.
- Provide mentorship to junior teammates.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required:
- CI/CD implementation experience required.
- Design/development of DevSecOps pipelines experience required.
- Proficient communication and documentation skills with experience preparing technical guidance, how-to instructions, test plans, demos, and/or presenting training to internal and external stakeholders required.
- Experience with Amazon ECS and EKS required.
- CompTIA Sec+ certification is required and must show proof before interview.
- BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience.
Desired:
- Experience with specific CI/CD related tools such as GitLab Ultimate, Nexus, DORA metrics, and Prisma Cloud (formerly Twistlock) highly desired.
- Experience working in a DoD environment highly desired.
- Experience with OpenShift and Nexus is a plus.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical environment.
Education/Experience:
- BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience.
Security Clearance:
- Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Benefit
Skills Required
- CI/CD implementation experience
- Design and development of DevSecOps pipelines
- Proficient communication and documentation skills; experience creating technical guidance, test plans, demos, and training
- Experience with Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS
- Experience with GitLab and git (including gitlab-ci.yaml)
- CompTIA Security+ certification (proof required prior to interview)
- Education/experience: BS/BA + 10 years OR AA/AS + 14 years OR HS + 16 years related experience
What We Do
Saalex Corporation is an advanced technology systems integrator and federal services contractor. Founded in 1999, it specializes in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and test range operations. The company serves defense, space, and intelligence markets, leveraging AI, automation, and software modernization. As an employee-owned (ESOP) organization, it focuses on delivering mission-critical support and innovative solutions to military and government customers.
