DevSecOps Engineer

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Relocation Assistance: None available at this time

Remote/Telework: NO - Not available for this position

Clearance Type: Secret

Shift: Shift work may be required

Our NORAD Operations Group

Selected by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Strategic Warning and Surveillance Systems Division for Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment (OM&S) of critical mission systems for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex (NCMC), we support the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II).

Since 2020, through the (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II), has provided:

• Operations, maintenance, and Sustainment of current and legacy systems for the surveillance and cataloging of manmade objects in space.
• Mitigation of orbital conflicts.
• Threat warnings and control from airborne, land-based, and space-based systems for threat activities.
• Operations and maintenance of classified communications.
• Software development and integration.

NISSC II supports the classified communications and processing for Command and Control (C2) capability and legacy space C2 systems located at:

• Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado
• Peterson Space Force Base (PSFB), Colorado
• Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
• Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
• Numerous sensor and forward operator sites around the world

Description of Duties:

The DevSecOps Engineer supports North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) and Space Support Contract II (NISSC II). The DevSecOps Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end implementation and sustainment of the NISSC II software pipeline, independently selecting and adapting advanced techniques to optimize the toolchain. By overseeing the installation, integration, and automation of CI/CD capabilities, they ensure the efficient delivery of secure, high-quality code to the warfighter through a 'Shift Left' security approach. This role combines technical execution—such as performing trades and contributing to Agile ceremonies—with high-level engineering oversight, requiring the analysis of complex features to devise innovative solutions that remain fully integrated with project objectives and documentation standards.

Typical Duties Include:

• Platform & Containerization: Lead the containerization of USAF Mission systems and COTS/GOTS applications into the VMware Tanzu ecosystem, ensuring full interoperability between virtual machines, SDDCs, and mission-critical assets.

• Pipeline Architecture & Automation: Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of the DevSecOps pipeline, from initial requirement design and tool trade studies to the automated integration of CI/CD workflows and "Shift Left" security controls.

• System Sustainment & Optimization: Responsible for the rapid resolution of pipeline issues and the continuous maintenance of infrastructure to ensure high availability for developers and timely quarterly delivery of mission capabilities.

• Agile Integration & Collaboration: Foster synergy between development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) by leading Agile ceremonies and synchronizing cross-functional release schedules to enable rapid, high-quality software deployments.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and deliver technical designs and requirement presentations to secure customer approval and ensure all implementations align with overarching mission objectives.

This position is expected to pay $120,000 - $140,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

This position will be filled and work onsite at Colorado Springs, CO.

Resumes, in month and year format, must be submitted with application in order to be considered for the position.  The selected candidate may be assigned as one of our teammate companies.

Basic Requirements:

• Significant relevant experience in supporting sustainment of DoD mission systems/subsystems, such as Web Based and non-Web Based Missile Warning Systems.

• Demonstrated experience leading a team in the Mission system aspects of designing and implementing mission system enhancements for a DoD Customer.

• Experience sustaining and modernizing mission systems in a DoD Airgap.

• Understanding of System Development LifeCycle (SDLC) process in DoD.

• Significant knowledge on how to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in DoD Air Gapped test and production environments.

• Hands on experience with DoD Cyber security requirements including STIG, Scan, and static code remediation.

• Working in scaled Agile environment frameworks such as SAFe.

• Comprehensive background in OS administration RHEL and Windows / Server products.

• Understanding of coding and scripting with common languages; Knowledge of relevant major coding languages (e.g.PowerShell, JS).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• 5 years of relevant/related experience

Desired Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of DoD Cybersecurity requirements including STIG, Scan, and static code remediation within a containerized environment.

• Experience leading an organization in the design and implementation of a new or modified DevSecOps pipeline.

• Experience implementing DevSecOps pipelines in a VMware Tanzu environment.

• Experience with a range of automation and configuration management tools including but not limited to vRealize Automation, vRealize Operations, Ansible, SCCM, Jenkins, puppet, and others.

• Experience working with Kubernetes.

• Experience implementing Security Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools.

• Experience working within an Agile development team

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K match), employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

The position for which you are applying requires a US Department of Defense security clearance. This is to advise you that if you possess dual citizenship (i.e., a citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance, you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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