DevSecOps Engineer

KBR, Inc.•El Segundo, CA

1d•$126,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KBR is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Systems Command (SSC). This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining software delivery pipelines, deployment tooling, and platform automation supporting mission-critical software systems. The successful candidate will help bridge development and operational environments by enabling secure, repeatable, and scalable software delivery across multiple security domains and deployment environments. The role requires strong expertise in CI/CD, Kubernetes-based deployments, Git-centric workflows, and modern software delivery practices. This position works closely with software development teams, platform engineers, cyber personnel, and operational stakeholders to ensure software can move efficiently and securely from development through operational deployment.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related technical field
8+ 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
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, 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

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