DevSecOps Engineer

KBR • El Segundo, CA

1d • $126,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). The role designs, implements, and maintains software delivery pipelines, deployment tooling, and platform automation for mission-critical software systems. It bridges development and operational environments by enabling secure, repeatable, and scalable software delivery across multiple security domains and deployment environments.

The engineer works closely with software development teams, platform engineers, cyber personnel, and operational stakeholders. The position focuses on CI/CD, Kubernetes-based deployments, Git-centric workflows, and modern software delivery practices. Remote work is allowed, with preference for El Segundo, California, and on-site support as required. Travel is minimal, and the schedule is standard, 40 hours per week.

The role is within KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, which is planned to spin off as Trinzic in January 2027. Employees joining the business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or a related technical field.
• 8 or more years of experience supporting DevOps, DevSecOps, platform engineering, release engineering, or software delivery activities.
• Strong experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong experience with Git-based development workflows and source control management.
• Experience developing and maintaining Helm charts and Kubernetes deployment configurations.
• Strong experience administering and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based environments.
• Understanding of software deployment lifecycles across multiple environments and security domains.
• Experience supporting containerized applications and cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with software delivery automation, infrastructure automation, and deployment orchestration.
• Strong scripting or automation experience using tools such as Bash, Python, or Go.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Active Secret or higher clearance.
• Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC/CFC), or other DoD software programs.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of software deployment challenges across IL5, IL6, air-gapped, or other restricted environments.
• Experience integrating security scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with software supply chain security practices, including artifact signing, SBOM generation, and provenance validation.
• Experience supporting cloud-native mission platforms and distributed application architectures.
• Familiarity with Agile software development environments and Program Increment (PI) execution.
• Experience supporting SATCOM, mission systems, or operational C2 environments.
• Experience with tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD, Argo Workflows, Tekton, or similar CI/CD platforms.
• Experience supporting Harbor, Nexus, Artifactory, or similar artifact repositories.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes security tools, policy engines, or runtime security platforms.
• Experience supporting deployments across multiple security enclaves or classified environments.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, OpenTofu, or Ansible.
• Experience supporting MLOps platforms, model deployment pipelines, AI workload orchestration, or machine learning lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting AI-enabled mission systems or modern software factories.
• Relevant certifications such as Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Security+, CISSP, GitLab, or cloud platform certifications.
• Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting software delivery across multiple environments.
• Develop automated deployment processes to improve consistency, reliability, and delivery velocity.
• Implement and support Git-based workflows, branching strategies, repository management, and deployment automation practices.
• Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes-based application environments.
• Develop and maintain Helm charts, deployment templates, and environment-specific configurations.
• Maintain and improve software delivery toolchains supporting development, testing, security scanning, deployment, and operational monitoring.
• Coordinate deployments across development, integration, test, and operational environments with varying security requirements and constraints.
• Work with cyber teams to incorporate security controls, scanning, compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation into delivery pipelines.
• Support release packaging, deployment validation, rollback strategies, and operational readiness activities.
• Investigate and resolve pipeline, deployment, infrastructure, and integration issues affecting software delivery.
• Partner with software developers, AI engineers, systems engineers, cyber teams, and operational stakeholders to improve delivery effectiveness and reliability.

Benefits

• KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other compensation according to internal policy or contractual designation.
• Additional compensation may include a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
• 401(k) plan with company match may be included among the benefits offered.
• Medical insurance may be included among the benefits offered.
• Dental insurance may be included among the benefits offered.
• Vision insurance may be included among the benefits offered.
• Life insurance may be included among the benefits offered.
• AD&D coverage may be included among the benefits offered.
• Flexible spending account may be included among the benefits offered.
• Disability coverage may be included among the benefits offered.
• Paid time off may be included among the benefits offered.
• Flexible work schedule may be included among the benefits offered.
• Professional training and development to support career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior