Manager, DevSecOps

Axiom Space•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Space is a human space exploration company, building era-defining space infrastructure and delivering technology-driven solutions that will empower civilization to transcend Earth. Beginning with Axiom Station, successor to the International Space Station, the company is pioneering a next-generation orbital settlement that will foster groundbreaking innovation and research in microgravity and drive the global space economy of tomorrow. Today, guided by the vision of leading humanity's expansion off planet, Axiom Space is the principal provider of commercial human spaceflight services and developer of advanced spacesuits for the Moon and beyond. Axiom Space fosters a work environment inclusive of all perspectives. We are the pioneers of commercial space, leading the transformation of low-Earth orbit into a global space marketplace. Our mission-driven team is seeking a bold and dynamic DevSecOps Manager who is fueled by high accountability, execution horsepower, and driven to understand our world, science/technology, and life itself, for the benefit of all on Earth and beyond. POSITION SUMMARY Since Axiom Space is a very complex work environment, we are looking for a resilient, high-energy experienced DevSecOps Manager with deep expertise in leading technical team to deliver modern, containerized platforms deployed across multiple environments. This DevSecOps Manager will be responsible for leading a team that builds and maintains secure, scalable infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical systems and integrate security into all phases of the software development lifecycle for the Axiom Space Commercial Space program in Houston, TX. Candidates with a solid foundation in container orchestration, infrastructure automation, and security compliance, particularly within regulated or high-security environments. are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years' experience in software development, preferably in aerospace
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Experience in build automation, continuous integration, configuration management, verification, deployment of software
Experience with secure cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Experience with hybrid cloud/on-prem environments
Experience implementing cloud security controls and monitoring
Familiarity managing container security (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
Experience ensuring secure configuration management and hardening
Experience implementing identity and access management (IAM) best practices
Experiencing automating DevSecOps tools and optimizing developer experience
Familiarity compliance with applicable standards and regulations such as HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP, ITAR/REAR
Exposure to software development in Linux environments
Experience developing incident responses and recovery processes
Experience with CI/CD pipelines supporting embedded devices and RTOS
Track record of making things happen in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Uses good judgement to problem-solve proactively, impacting hard challenges positively
Demonstrated organization skills to meet tight deadlines with high quality results
Passion for space and the mission
Entrepreneurial, growth mindset
High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally
Tech-solutioning in using systems and tools to move smarter and faster
Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork.
Accountability
Technical Rigor
Execution Discipline
Pride of Delivery
This position may require access to export controlled technical data or technology subject to NASA regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In accordance with U.S. export control laws, final candidates may be required to undergo additional export control screening to determine eligibility for access. Meeting these requirements is a condition of employment
Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the organization's DevSecOps strategy and roadmap
Lead, mentor, and manage DevSecOps engineers and cross-functional teams
Foster a culture of security, automation, and continuous improvement
Partner with engineering, security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to align objectives
Define team goals, KPIs, and performance metrics
Integrate security controls throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines
Automate security testing, code scanning, and compliance validation
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security best practices
Standardize deployment and release management processes
Oversee application security testing, including Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Container and image scanning, and secrets detection
Coordinate vulnerability remediation with development teams
Manage security risk assessments and threat modeling activities
Communicating project progress, status, and potential issues to stakeholders and leadership
Implementing and maintaining agile project management methodologies throughout the project lifecycle
Perform additional job duties as assigned