Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite)
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
- Advanced programming expertise in Bash and Python.
- Proficiency with GitLab and GitLab Runners.
- Experience with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
- Advanced experience in Linux environments.
- Proficiency with JFrog Artifactory or equivalent artifact management tools.
- Solid working knowledge of IP networking and protocols.
- Active U.S. government-issued security clearance (must be transferable).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing in air-gapped, on-premises environments.
- Familiarity with tools such as BitBucket and Bamboo.
- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet, and IaC tools like Terraform.
- Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus, with experience in RESTful API integration.
- Strong Linux administration skills.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust.
- Experience with Atlassian tools and working in Agile development teams.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and deliver high-quality results.
Responsibilities
- Develop complex automation pipelines for embedded systems in air-gapped environments.
- Automate security testing and vulnerability scanning using static and dynamic application security tools (SAST/DAST).
- Build and maintain containerized environments and applications.
- Design and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistent and scalable infrastructure.
- Evaluate, select, and integrate cutting-edge DevSecOps tools and technologies.
- Build and maintain dashboards for observability and performance reporting.
- Mentor and advocate for DevSecOps best practices across the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams to deliver innovative solutions.
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
- Relocation Eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
