We are looking for a senior DevSecOps Engineer to join our program driving the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) cloud platform that supports collection, management and analysis of digital engineering information in an architecture that provides seamless digital thread and enables tool interoperability, including data structures suitable for AI applications. This program delivers engineering services for Linux and Windows cloud-based infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology, and containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government customer community.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) in an AWS cloud-based environment
- Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for DBs, Servers, containers, API gateways and catalogs, and applications using DevSecOps tools to include Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, SonarCube, Selenium
- Develop integration interfaces using Python, PowerShell, and Groovy
- Configure IdAM, Active Directory, LDAP resources
- Deploy and maintain complex modern cloud architectures
- Create automated testing plans for infrastructure and applications
- Create and update technical documentation (e.g. user guides, infrastructure diagrams)
- Work across infrastructure that contains both Linux and Windows
- Work and communicate effectively in a group environment with technical and non-technical, management and customer both written and verbally
- Utilize robust troubleshooting skills
- Instill and apply solid engineering rigor, to include configuration management, testing
- Develop/engineer as part of an Agile scrum team
Location and Hours
Sterling, VA M-F with core hours of 0900 - 1500
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 10+ years' relevant experience with a bachelor's degree
- Must meet DOD 8570 requirements (Security+ CE Certification minimum)
- Demonstrated expertise as a senior DecSecOps Engineer delivering similar scope projects
- Familiarity with Containerized Development environments (Rancher, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of all security related requirements in secure environments
- Familiar with Agile Methodologies and ability to accurately decompose tasks for Jira stories
- Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills
- Strong technical documentation skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- STEM Degree
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Experience with ServiceNow, Grafana, Splunk, AppDynamics, or DynaTrace
- Integration of virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques
- Experience leading and overseeing a total system perspective including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies and requirements of cloud services, infrastructure and security domains
- Experience with IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management, TeamWork Cloud/Cameo experience, Microsoft Project and/or Tableau
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
- Department of Defense 8570 compliance, with Security+ CE certification at minimum
- Senior DevSecOps engineering experience delivering projects of similar scope
- Familiarity with containerized development environments, including Rancher and Kubernetes
- Understanding of security requirements in secure environments
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ability to decompose tasks into Jira stories
- Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills
- Strong technical documentation skills
- STEM degree
- Model-Based Systems Engineering experience
- Experience with ServiceNow, Grafana, Splunk, AppDynamics, or Dynatrace
- Experience integrating virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques
- Experience overseeing total-system perspectives across cloud services, infrastructure, and security domains
- Experience with IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management, Teamwork Cloud or Cameo, Microsoft Project, or Tableau
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.
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What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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