DevSecOps Systems Engineer

BryceTech•Suffolk, VA

3d•$130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

BryceTech is seeking a DevSecOps Systems Engineer to support a customer-facing technology program focused on integrating and operationalizing complex software and technology capabilities. This position will work at the intersection of systems engineering, software integration, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, and technical problem-solving to help the customer accomplish technical objectives that may not be achievable through traditional approaches. The engineer will work closely with software developers, technical teams, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to identify integration challenges, develop and evaluate potential technical approaches, coordinate implementation and testing, and help move capabilities from proof of concept through operational use. This position requires someone who is comfortable working in ambiguous environments, defining approaches when requirements or success criteria are still evolving, and taking ownership of difficult technical problems from initial concept through successful integration. This position is not primarily responsible for writing production software. Instead, the engineer will serve as a technical problem solver and integrator who understands modern software development and DevSecOps practices well enough to work effectively with development teams, evaluate technical solutions, coordinate implementation, and determine whether an integrated capability meets the customer's needs.

Requirements

Active DoW Secret Clearance or above
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, systems engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience supporting systems integration, software development, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software testing, or a related technical discipline
Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and the software development lifecycle
Demonstrated understanding of CI/CD concepts and how automated software build, test, security, and deployment pipelines operate
Experience working with software developers and technical teams to solve complex integration or technical problems
Demonstrated ability to analyze ambiguous technical problems, develop potential approaches, and recommend practical solutions
Experience coordinating technical testing and evaluating whether solutions meet defined or evolving requirements
Strong technical communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with software developers, engineers, cybersecurity personnel, customers, and other stakeholders
Experience with Git or GitLab and familiarity with source control and CI/CD workflows
Familiarity with containerized application environments, including Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with Helm charts and their role in deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes environments
Familiarity with Apache Kafka or similar event-streaming and messaging technologies
Experience working in Linux environments and using Linux command-line tools for troubleshooting, investigation, and technical analysis
Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical problems with limited direction

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal, DoW, or other government technology programs
Experience supporting systems or software integration from proof of concept through operational implementation
Experience working with cybersecurity teams to obtain security approvals or authorization for software, systems, or integrated capabilities
Experience with configuration management, system deployment, or operational environment configuration
Experience with GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, or similar DevSecOps technologies
Experience with Apache Kafka or other event-driven messaging technologies
Experience evaluating integration issues involving APIs, services, data flows, distributed applications, or messaging systems
Experience supporting integration testing, system testing, technical demonstrations, exercises, or operational test events
Experience working with prime contractors or distributed software development teams
Experience working in Agile or other iterative software development environments
Familiarity with Kotlin, Java, or similar programming languages
Experience taking technical capabilities from proof of concept through initial operational capability or production deployment

Responsibilities

Analyze complex technical and systems integration challenges and develop practical approaches to address problems that may not have established solutions
Work with software developers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and other technical stakeholders to design, integrate, test, and operationalize software capabilities
Translate customer needs and technical objectives into actionable integration approaches and technical requirements
Evaluate multiple potential technical solutions and recommend approaches based on technical feasibility, risk, security, performance, integration complexity, and customer requirements
Work closely with prime contractor and development teams to coordinate the implementation of technical solutions
Support software and systems integration from proof of concept through testing, demonstration, initial operational capability, and continued operational use
Understand and evaluate CI/CD pipelines and the software development lifecycle, including source control, automated builds, testing, security scanning, artifact management, and deployment
Identify issues or bottlenecks within development, integration, testing, and deployment processes and work with developers to determine and implement appropriate solutions
Support cybersecurity activities required to move integrated capabilities into operational environments, including coordination with cybersecurity and authorization personnel
Assist with configuration, deployment, and integration activities required to establish and maintain operational capabilities
Coordinate technical testing with development teams and evaluate test results to determine whether proposed solutions satisfy technical and customer requirements
Investigate system behavior and integration issues by gathering information, analyzing data and logs, identifying potential root causes, and coordinating corrective actions
Work with event-driven architectures and messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka to understand and troubleshoot data and system interactions
Work with containerized application environments and technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts
Work within Linux environments and use Linux command-line tools to investigate issues, review system behavior, troubleshoot integrations, and support technical evaluations
Use Git and GitLab to understand source-control and CI/CD workflows and collaborate effectively with software development teams
Participate in technical demonstrations, integration events, exercises, testing events, and other activities requiring coordination across multiple technical organizations
Develop technical documentation, integration plans, test plans, procedures, findings, and recommendations
Communicate technical issues, risks, solution options, and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Operate effectively in environments where requirements, technical approaches, and success criteria may evolve throughout the integration process
Take ownership of technical problems from initial identification through solution development, testing, integration, and operational implementation