Dev Sec Ops Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency with Git and Git‑based development workflows.
• Knowledge of Ansible and/or Terraform, or familiarity with other IaC toolsets.
• Familiarity with Python, Bash, or other shell scripting languages.
• Hands‑on experience using, troubleshooting, and/or administering Linux operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicate technical concepts.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 60‑90 days of onboarding.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. The Next Generation Geo (NGG) team seeks an experienced Level 3 Dev Ops Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from our Boulder, CO or Longmont, CO location. This role involves designing, building, and operating the ground‑station platform that supports SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations, automating provisioning, configuration, and continuous–delivery pipelines for ultra‑reliable and secure ground systems.

• Designing and implementing solutions using IaC, automation tools, and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies to facilitate deployment, maintenance, and operation of OPIR Ground System infrastructure.
• Working with software developers and test engineers to deploy, integrate, test, and support complex systems built from internally developed software products across multiple operational environments.
• Maintaining multiple technology stacks built on top of several forms of virtualized infrastructure, ensuring container baselines meet all technical and security hardening requirements.
• Driving the continued improvement of our Ground System baseline through modern Dev Sec Ops  standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.

• Familiarity with containerization concepts and the use of Docker and/or Podman.
• Knowledge of container orchestration platforms – Kubernetes and/or Open Shift.
• Experience writing and maintaining Helm charts for deployment to the above platforms.
• Understanding of software classifications and controls (COTS, GOTS, FOSS, etc.) within secure operating environments.
• Experience with Git Lab and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with static code analysis tools (Fortify, Sonar Qube, Coverity, etc.).
• Familiarity with vSphere or AWS for on‑prem or cloud virtualization.
• Basic understanding of networking diagnostics and concepts.
• Prior Dev Ops or automation focused software development background.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and the orchestration of pipelines using Git Lab or Jenkins.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Medical coverage
• Dental benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Mentorship programs
• Rewards & recognition