DevSecOps Engineer

  • SAN DIEGO, CA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 2 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Collaboration
Cyber Security
DevOps
Continuous Improvement
Workflow
Agile
Technical Support
Onboarding
Training
Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Computer Science
Information Systems
DoD
DevSecOps
Software Development Methodology
Software Development
Jenkins
GitLab
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Writing
Technical Writing
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Visio
Adobe Acrobat
Wiki
Documentation
Knowledge Base
Supervision
Security Clearance
SAP BASIS
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Job Details

Job ID: 2505138

Location: SAN DIEGO, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-04-29

Category: Software

Subcategory: DevSecOps

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to work closely with our Lead DevSecOps Engineer in support of Navy systems under the Naval Operational Architecture. The ideal candidate is agile, resourceful, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This position will be 100% on-site.

Job Duties:
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure security is integrated throughout the DevOps lifecycle
  • Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of DevSecOps pipelines, tools, and workflows
  • Integrate feedback loops, security services, and documentation into agile development cycles
  • Monitor pipeline health and ensure security compliance in alignment with DoD and NAVWAR policies
  • Troubleshoot pipeline automation, container deployment, and infrastructure performance issues
  • Maintain and update task templates, peer support materials, and process documentation
  • Provide technical support, onboarding assistance, and training for DevSecOps tools and secure development best practices
  • Analyze data from pipelines and delivery metrics to identify areas of improvement
  • Communicate project updates, risks, and milestones to internal stakeholders and leadership
  • Review application artifacts for compliance, traceability, and automated deployment readiness
  • Support backlog grooming and task scoping to ensure DevSecOps initiatives balance performance, risk, and cost

Qualifications

Required Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems) and three (3) years of experience.

Required Skills:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience supporting DevSecOps environments or CI/CD automation in a DoD or highly regulated setting
  • Strong knowledge of DevSecOps principles, SDLC, and secure software development practices
  • Experience supporting pipeline tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Tekton, ArgoCD, etc.)
  • Proficient in reviewing, writing, and maintaining technical documentation
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with basic Visio and intermediate Adobe Acrobat skills
  • Understanding of wiki-style documentation systems, knowledge base creation, and content maintenance
  • Comfortable adapting to evolving requirements and environments with minimal supervision

Required Clearance:
  • U.S Citizenship required
  • Active Secret Clearance required.
  • TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Work Environment:
  • Location: San Diego, CA (NAVWAR)
  • Some travel may be required for the purpose of on-site system maintenance and troubleshooting.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.


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