DevSecOps Software Engineer
The DevSecOps Software Engineer at Confidential Client supports the development and maintenance of secure, efficient software pipelines for aerospace and defense applications. This role involves designing, automating, and optimizing CI/CD processes within a multidisciplinary team to ensure compliance with stringent security and operational standards. The engineer will lead process improvements, implement security frameworks, and provide technical support to deliver mission-critical software solutions that advance national security and aerospace innovation.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a DevSecOps Software Engineer (Associate or Experienced) to support secure, automated software delivery for mission-critical aerospace and defense systems in Saint Charles, MO. This role focuses on DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipeline design and automation, containerization and orchestration, and implementing security controls in regulated environments.
What You’ll Do
You will help build and maintain secure, repeatable software delivery pipelines and tooling that enable rapid, reliable software releases across development, test, and production environments.
- Lead development, documentation, and maintenance of standardized DevSecOps practices and performance metrics
- Design, automate, monitor, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure, reliable deployments
- Integrate security controls and compliance checks into build and release processes (RMF-aware practices)
- Implement containerization and orchestration solutions for consistent runtime environments
- Automate build, release, and deployment workflows using infrastructure-as-code and pipeline-as-code approaches
- Install, configure, and maintain development and test environments aligned with DevSecOps practices
- Provide technical support and guidance to software teams on secure development and deployment
- Manage software dependencies, licensing evaluation, and maintenance processes
- Support system hardening and adherence to IT/customer security directives
- Train and mentor engineering teams on DevSecOps tools, automation, and best practices
Qualifications
Minimum and preferred qualifications to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Associate level: minimum ~2 years relevant experience; Experienced candidates: more extensive DevSecOps experience
- Eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (required)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling and pipeline automation (GitLab CI/CD or similar)
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or equivalent)
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance processes (RMF, secure configuration, system hardening)
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Familiarity with Agile practices, build automation, and version control (Git)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Experience working in secure, regulated, or defense-related environments is highly valued
Employment Details
- Location: Saint Charles, MO (onsite or as required by program)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Seniority: Associate (Experienced candidates encouraged to apply)
- Clearance: Candidate must be eligible to obtain U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Benefits
Confidential Client offers a competitive Total Rewards package including base pay, performance-based variable compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Additional benefits may include tuition assistance, employee stock purchase programs, and other location- or eligibility-based offerings.
Why Apply
This role is an opportunity to apply DevSecOps and automation skills to high-impact aerospace and defense projects. You’ll work with multidisciplinary engineering teams to strengthen the security posture and delivery cadence of mission-critical systems.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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