The Role
Build and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines and core DevSecOps tooling across connected and air-gapped environments. Implement automated security controls, manage IaC (Ansible/Terraform), deploy containerized workloads (Podman/Kubernetes), ensure compliance (NIST 800-171, DISA STIGs, RMF), troubleshoot platform issues, and collaborate with engineering and security teams to improve developer experience and repeatable software delivery.
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About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing, and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join our team based out of our Arlington, VA location.
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), provider of cutting-edge cloud-based integration, automated testing, and data analysis for complex, mission-critical systems in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join our team based out of our Arlington, VA location.
The DevSecOps team is central to this mission, integrating security, automation, and operational practices into the software development lifecycle. We provide a standardized developer platform that integrates CI/CD pipelines, security scanning, infrastructure automation, and developer tooling across both connected and classified environments. A portion of this work occurs in air-gapped environments, where automation, repeatability, and disciplined processes are critical to success.
In this role, you will:
- Improve the developer experience by reducing friction in CI/CD pipelines and platform workflows
- Help ensure software delivered to classified environments meets strict security and compliance requirements
- Contribute to a repeatable, scalable Software Factory that operates consistently across connected and air-gapped environments
- Support engineers across multiple programs by providing reliable tooling, environments, and guidance
Clearance & Location Requirements:
- All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
- This is an on-site position. Requiring at least 2 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.
Key Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins, following established enterprise patterns
- Integrate and operate automated security controls within pipelines, including SAST, SCA, container scanning, SBOM generation, and secrets detection
- Support and maintain core Software Factory tooling (e.g., GitLab, artifact repositories, scanning tools, CI/CD infrastructure)
- Develop and update Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform, leveraging standardized templates
- Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized workloads using Podman and Kubernetes (RKE2 or similar distributions)
- Operate and support DevSecOps platforms within air-gapped classified environments, including:
- packaging and deploying dependencies
- troubleshooting environment-specific issues
- supporting repeatable software delivery without external connectivity
- Assist in enforcing compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, DISA STIGs, RMF) through automation and pipeline controls
- Investigate and resolve technical issues across CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and tooling, documenting root causes and solutions
- Gather developer feedback and identify opportunities to improve platform usability, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and infrastructure teams to support coordinated delivery efforts
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Who You Are (Required):
- 1+ years of professional software or technical experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Experience in software development processes
- Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Podman and container orchestration with Kubernetes
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
- Basic scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Experience working in a DevSecOps or DevOps role
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms/hypervisors (e.g., AWS, vCenter)
- Familiarity with secure software development practices and automated security testing tools
- Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
- Experience working in defense, government, or other mission-critical domains.
- Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, or RMF
If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $74,000 - $116,000 or $90,000 - $150,000
This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
Why Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
IDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:
- Generous benefits package
- Competitive PTO
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
- 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development Resources
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards
- Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches
EEO Statement:
IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.
About
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale. At IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. Grounded in these competencies, IDT translates complex customer priorities into robust software solutions.
Skills Required
- Ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- On-site, at least 2 days in office (Arlington, VA)
- 1+ years of professional software or technical experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
- Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Podman, Kubernetes/RKE2)
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Basic scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash)
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
- Experience in software development processes and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- Experience integrating automated security controls in pipelines (SAST, SCA, container scanning, SBOM, secrets detection)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Experience working in a DevSecOps or DevOps role
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms / hypervisors (AWS, vCenter)
- Familiarity with secure software development practices and automated security testing tools
- Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
- Experience in defense, government, or mission-critical domains
- Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, DISA STIGs, RMF)
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The Company
What We Do
WHO WE ARE Innovative Defense Technologies -IDT- provides automated software testing, data analysis, and cybersecurity solutions for the DOD's mission-critical systems. Using patented Automated Test and ReTest (ATRT) technology, we support the entire software testing lifecycle from component testing, to system integration and testing, to the analysis of results. Our automated test and analysis solutions enable the rapid update and delivery of large, complex systems. Our technologies offer: -Rapid system configuration assessment and validation -Repeatable, consistent testing, analysis and reporting -On-demand regression tests in response to cyber threats -Statistical rigor in test and analysis -Reduced time and manpower At IDT, we work closely with our customers to tailor our products to support their systems and meet their goals. IDT has the expertise, strategies and processes in place to provide an automated solution for your next project. Let us help you dramatically accelerate test execution time, expand test coverage and improve software quality. OUR MISSION Our mission is to enable new software capabilities to be fielded faster and more affordably by reducing the amount of time and the cost spent on software testing. Through the use of our software testing technology, IDT is changing the way testing is being done for large, complex, software systems.
