Hybrid DevSecOps Engineer - SBEDS - 25679

Requisition Number: 25679

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $66,230.00 - $95,000.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies' Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination-not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems-from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers-HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy's national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients' toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Summary

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.

Impact / Why This Role Matters

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.

What you will do

As a DevSecOps Engineer, you'll embed security practices into development and deployment pipelines, conduct vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with DoD regulatory requirements. You'll design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines, support onboarding and migration of projects into the DevSecOps environment, and promote automation of repeatable tasks. You'll also manage AKS Kubernetes clusters, including setup, scaling, patching, and performance tuning. This includes creating Helm charts and manifests, implementing automated deployments, and securing access controls and secrets. You'll develop infrastructure using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible, and maintain documentation in Confluence and other repositories. You'll also support architectural diagramming and DoDAF artifacts, and provide mentorship on secure coding practices.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Security Integration & Compliance

• 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

CI/CD Pipeline Development

• 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

Kubernetes Environment Management

• 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

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Develop and maintain scalable infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Document IaC templates and architectural diagrams
• Continuously assess and improve infrastructure performance and security

Documentation & Mentorship

• Maintain documentation in Confluence and other repositories
• Create/modify DoDAF artifacts as needed
• Provide guidance to development teams on secure coding practices

What you must have

Education & Experience

• 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

Technical Skills

• 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

Certifications & Clearance

• 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

Preferred Requirements

• 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)

Physical Requirements

Job performance requires adequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements of the generic systems analyst discipline. Office work environment normally encountered.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonother non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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