DevOps Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Plano, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking an Experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support development and integration of next-generation Command and Control (C2) capabilities within the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) enterprise. This role plays a critical part in instantiating and managing a Integration, Development, Test and Training Environment (IDT2E) to support unifying data and decision-making across domains by delivering secure, resilient, and automated software pipelines that enable rapid integration of sensors, next gen battle management software, and area defense solutions into a larger C2 architecture. As part of a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments that accelerate capability delivery to the warfighter while maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with typically 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Experience in Azure or AWS CI/CD Pipeline experience
• Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python (Boto3), AWS CLI, or Azure CLI
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite, NSX-T micro-segmentation, EVPN/VXLAN
• Experience with containerized and microservice architectures (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, OpenShift
• Experience with security and compliance automation (e.g., STIGs, RMF, IaC hardening) throughout the software lifecycle
• Current/Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NIST and/or JSIG information system guidelines/requirements
• Familiarity with MIL-STD data (JREAP-C, ASTERIX, UCI)
• Experience with Networking L2/L3 fundamentals
• Familiarity with COTS firewall/networking solutions (Juniper, Cisco, etc) to support route-based IPsec, policy, basic SD-WAN concepts

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain DevSecOps pipelines enabling rapid, secure delivery of mission software to multiple operational environments (on-prem, cloud, edge).
• Integrate security and compliance automation (e.g., STIGs, RMF, IaC hardening) throughout the software lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with software, systems, and cyber engineering teams to ensure end-to-end automation of build, test, and deployment processes.
• Implement containerized and microservice architectures (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, OpenShift) to support modular and scalable C2 solutions.
• Develop and sustain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation) to enable repeatable and secure deployments.
• Support integration of multi-domain sensors and defense systems into larger operational frameworks, ensuring interoperability and performance across diverse network environments.
• Employ continuous monitoring and vulnerability management tools to ensure ongoing system integrity and compliance.
• Participate in internal R&D efforts to prototype and deploy next-generation DevSecOps architectures supporting digital transformation and rapid capability insertion.
• Collaborate with program leadership to identify process improvements, technical risks, and innovation opportunities that drive efficiency and mission success.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees