Prin. DevSecOps Software Lead (Contingent)
About The Position
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins is seeking Engineers to be part of an engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. Under this effort, RTX Collins personnel will oversee/perform software development and sustainment for cloud-enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets, while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data. The team, working with our customers and users, will focus on developing and fielding operationally relevant system capabilities in the most effective and efficient manner. The team will apply best practices across the engineering continuum, with a focus on improved software quality and process efficiency. THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT: Employment is based on contract award and customer funding This candidate must have an active TS/SCI - Current security clearance. Travel to customer CONUS & OCONUS sites as required, but no more than 25%. This position is an onsite role in Aurora, CO and is contingent on contract award. Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Requirements
- Experience leading the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code practices and tools
- Experience using automated security tools such as SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning
- Experience deploying applications in cloud environments
- Ability to integrate automated testing, scanning, and quality gates into build and deployment workflows
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6 years of experience.
- Active and transferable TS/SCI - Current clearance is required prior to start date
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
- Familiarity with cloud‑native deployment patterns and managed services
- Knowledge of configuration management and environment automation
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
- Understanding of DevSecOps principles and secure‑by‑design practices
Responsibilities
- Lead a team in the Design, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.
- Enable automated builds, testing, security scanning, and deployments.
- Integrate security and quality controls throughout the pipeline.
- Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams.
- Ensure software delivery is reliable, secure, and scalable.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- Eligible for relocation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
