DevSecOps Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

54d•Onsite

About The Position

As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Bring your experience and passion for engineering to Lockheed Martin, and build the systems which support our nation's defense systems. This requisition is used to capture interested candidates in opportunities at Lockheed Martin. You can’t and will not be hired on this requisition. Actual job responsibilities, levels, and locations will vary based on actual hiring job postings. We are hiring levels 2-5. If you are interested in joining LM and working as a Systems Engineer, please apply to this requisition. What does this role look like? We are seeking a highly motivated DevSecOps Engineer to support secure software development efforts on mission-critical programs. The successful candidate will be excited about incorporating new and emerging technologies into the software development lifecycle while maintaining robust, compliant development infrastructure that meets stringent customer specifications. In this role, you will work at the intersection of development, security, and operations—embedding security into CI/CD pipelines, supporting cloud-native and containerized environments, and performing select system administration functions to ensure reliable and secure development workflows. Strong documentation skills are essential, as this position supports programs with rigorous security, compliance, and audit requirements.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
Experience with pipeline automation in secure environments
Demonstrated hands-on experience with GitLab and Kubernetes
Proficiency in coding, scripting, and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, or similar)
Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of security principles, risk management, and secure software development practices
Ability to support and maintain development infrastructure in compliance with customer specifications

Nice To Haves

Experience with additional automation and orchestration technologies, including:
Ansible
Helm
Argo CD
Terraform
Kubernetes volume provisioning solutions (e.g., Rook)
Familiarity with cloud technologies and container orchestration in classified environments
Experience with automated security testing tools and vulnerability scanning
Knowledge of compliance frameworks, governance requirements, and regulatory standards related to information security
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and mitigate risk
Excellent collaboration and communication skills across development, operations, and security teams
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and staying current with DevSecOps and cybersecurity trends
Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure DevSecOps pipelines to support software development and delivery
Integrate security controls, automated testing, and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows
Support containerized and cloud-based development environments using Kubernetes
Perform system administration functions in support of development infrastructure and toolchains
Collaborate closely with software developers, system administrators, and cybersecurity teams
Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security evaluations of development environments
Automate infrastructure and security processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and compliance
Ensure DevSecOps practices align with customer requirements, contractual obligations, and regulatory standards
Develop and maintain clear technical documentation, procedures, and artifacts to support audits and program reviews