DevSecOps Engineer

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

DevSecOps Engineer at Innovative Defense Technologies focusing on security automation in software development. Collaborating with teams to deliver solutions for the defense industry.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeFall River • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $273,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated security controls, and deploying containerized workloads using Kubernetes. Proficient in enforcing compliance requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance software delivery processes.

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CI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentKubernetes DeploymentAutomated Security ControlsScripting (Python, Bash)Compliance Enforcement (NIST 800-171, DISA STIGs)

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Hard Skills

CI/CD ConceptsGitLabJenkinsContainer OrchestrationInfrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible)Version Control (Git)TroubleshootingSoftware Development ProcessesAutomated Security TasksRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationDesire to LearnTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

GitLabJenkinsKubernetesArtifact RepositoriesScanning ToolsCI/CD Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsAir-Gapped EnvironmentsNIST 800-171DISA STIGsRMF

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCyber SecurityJenkinsKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab and Jenkins, following established enterprise patterns
Integrate and operate automated security controls within pipelines, including SAST, SCA, container scanning, SBOM generation, and secrets detection
Support and maintain core Software Factory tooling (e.g., GitLab, artifact repositories, scanning tools, CI/CD infrastructure)
Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized workloads using Kubernetes (RKE2 or similar distributions)
Operate and support DevSecOps platforms within air-gapped classified environments, including:
packaging and deploying dependencies
troubleshooting environment-specific issues
supporting repeatable software delivery without external connectivity
Assist in enforcing compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, DISA STIGs, RMF) through automation and pipeline controls
Investigate and resolve technical issues across CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and tooling, documenting root causes and solutions
Gather developer feedback and identify opportunities to improve platform usability, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and infrastructure teams to support coordinated delivery efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent full-time professional experience
5+ years of full-time professional software and/or cybersecurity experience
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Experience in software development processes
Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)
Familiarity with container orchestration with Kubernetes
Hands-on familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash) or infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible) for automation of security tasks.
Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package
Competitive PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
Professional Development Resources
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches