Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer

Belcan • Cedar Rapids, IA

32d

About The Position

Join a team that's shaping the future of military communications. We're seeking a Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to help build cutting-edge systems that keep military personnel safe, connected, and informed. Work with industry experts on next-generation embedded software, advanced satellite communications, cryptography, and state-of-the-art computing architectures. You'll design and deploy resilient, high-performance networks for UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles-delivering low latency, high throughput, anti-jamming capabilities, mobile ad hoc features, and secure IP connectivity. If you're ready to drive innovation in embedded software and communications technology, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• 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 5 years of experience
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proven programming experience in Bash, Python, developing scripts and automation for complex workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Git version control (BitBucket, GitLab) and CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, Jenkins, or similar) for building, testing, and deploying software.
• Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or equivalent.
• Proficient in Linux environments, including scripting, system configuration, and software deployment.
• Familiarity with software artifact management tools such as JFrog Artifactory or equivalents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools (Grafana) and RESTful API integration.
• Strong Linux and application administration skills.
• Comfortable with C, C++, and Java, and experience in multi-threaded embedded software and communication systems.
• Knowledge of IP networking and protocols.
• Experience with Atlassian tool administration and working in Agile teams.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and produce high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex DevSecOps pipelines for our embedded systems in air-gapped environments
• Integrate tooling, apps, and scripts into the development pipelines.
• Participate in the selection of DevSecOps technologies to enable automation for product development teams
• Develop applications and scripts to support integration of software updates
• Help manage DevSecOps work for multiple programs
• Mentor, lead, and review work for lower-level engineers
• Maintain the configuration management of software products
• Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams
• Work in an agile environment (SAFe)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees