DevSecOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance
About The Role:

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to be part of our Undersea Warfare team and based out of our Fall River, MA location. At IDT, we are committed to delivering advanced technologies that protect and empower our nation’s security. The Dev Sec Ops  team is central to this mission, integrating security, automation, and operational practices into the software development lifecycle.

We provide a standardized developer platform that integrates CI/CD pipelines, security scanning, infrastructure automation, and developer tooling across both connected and classified environments. A portion of this work occurs in air-gapped environments, where automation, repeatability, and disciplined processes are critical to success. Clearance & Location Requirements:
* All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
* This is an on-site position, based out of our Fall River, MA location.

What You Will Do:

* Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git Lab 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., Git Lab, artifact repositories, scanning tools, CI/CD infrastructure)

* Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized workloads using Kubernetes (RKE2 or similar distributions)

* Operate and support Dev Sec Ops  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 Who You Are (Required):
* 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, Git Lab)

* 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 What Makes You Stand Out:
* Experience working in a Dev Sec Ops  or Dev Ops role

* Familiarity with secure software development practices and automated security testing tools

* Expertise in identifying, analyzing, and remediating software vulnerabilities, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and penetration testing methodologies.

* Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, or RMF

* Experience working in defense, government, or other mission-critical domains. If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network. Pay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000 This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education.

The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one…