Prin. DevSecOps Software Lead; Contingent

Job Overview

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company,Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins is seeking Engineers to be part of an engineering team for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) Sustainment and Development program. The role will involve overseeing and performing software development and sustainment for cloud‑enabled systems that ingest, tag, and audit data sets while maintaining security, integrity, and availability of data.

This is an onsite role in Aurora, CO and is contingent on contract award.

Lead a team in the design, maintenance, and optimization of CI/CD pipelines.
Enable automated builds, testing, security scanning, and deployments.
Integrate security and quality controls throughout the pipeline.
Collaborate closely with development, security, and operations teams.
Ensure software delivery is reliable, secure, and scalable.

Strengthen cloud deployment practices.
Improve overall delivery efficiency through automation.
Understand how security integrates with development and operations in a CI/CD environment.
Build and support pipelines that scale with organizational needs.

Experience leading the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code practices and tools.
Experience using automated security tools such as SAST, DAST, and dependency scanning.
Experience deploying applications in cloud environments.
Ability to integrate automated testing, scanning, and quality gates into build and deployment workflows.
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 6 years of experience.
Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud‑native deployment patterns and managed services
• Knowledge of configuration management and environment automation
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
• Understanding of Dev Sec Ops  principles and secure‑by‑design practices

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student loan repayment program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  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
Eligible for relocation
and more!

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.