Hybrid DevSecOps Engineer - SBEDS - 25679

HII's Mission Technologies division • Virginia Beach, VA

87d • $66,230 - $95,000

About The Position

Mission Technologies, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is seeking a skilled DevSecOps Engineer to support the DNA23 program within the NSERC network boundary. This role is responsible for integrating security into the software development lifecycle, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and managing Kubernetes environments deployed in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). It also includes supporting infrastructure as code (IaC), maintaining secure environments, and mentoring development teams on best practices. This role is central to maintaining the velocity and integrity of mission-critical software delivery. By embedding security into every phase of development and deployment, the DevSecOps Engineer ensures that our systems remain resilient, compliant, and scalable. Your work directly supports national defense initiatives by enabling secure, efficient, and automated infrastructure for the DNA23 program.

Requirements

• Bachelors in related field and 2 years experience; OR
• Masters in related field (0 years experience); OR
• 6 years relevant experience with High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools, such as GitLab, JFrog Artifactory, SonarQube, Fortify, Azure Container Registry/Storage, and Grafana Loki
• Working knowledge of DoD security frameworks, including STIGs and SRGs
• Understanding of database security concepts and proficiency in modern programming/scripting languages, including Python, Bash, YAML, JSON, and SQL
• Experience with monitoring and logging solutions, such as ELK Stack, Splunk, Loki, Prometheus, Grafana, and other SIEM platforms
• Must have a DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND)
• Must be eligible for a CAC card
• U.S. citizenship required
• Must have a current or active DoD secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting DoD programs in a DevSecOps capacity
• Experience with architectural documentation and DoDAF artifacts
• Familiarity with secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
• Strong understanding of version control systems (Git)
• Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA, and container/infrastructure security scanning tools
• Proficiency in container technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Helm)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)

Responsibilities

• Embed security practices into development and deployment pipelines
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, scanning, and remediation
• Ensure compliance with DoD regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Implement and maintain security monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
• Design, implement, and maintain secure automated build, test, and deployment processes
• Support onboarding and migration of projects into the DevSecOps environment
• Promote automation of repeatable tasks and document pipeline architecture and procedures
• Design, deploy, and maintain AKS Kubernetes clusters
• Configure high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Create and manage Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests
• Monitor deployments, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance
• Implement access control, secrets management, and backup strategies
• Develop and maintain scalable infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Document IaC templates and architectural diagrams
• Continuously assess and improve infrastructure performance and security
• Maintain documentation in Confluence and other repositories
• Create/modify DoDAF artifacts as needed
• Provide guidance to development teams on secure coding practices

Benefits

• Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• Wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• Financial planning tools
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees