DevSecOps Software Developer

Overview

Torch Technologies is seeking a skilled and security-conscious Dev Sec Ops  Software Developer to join a team providing support to the AFRL/RW. This position plays a vital role in building and maintaining secure applications and services for multiple Science & Technology (S&T) networks—advanced, high-bandwidth, and configurable networks supporting the research and development needs of scientists, engineers, and collaborative partners. Working alongside cybersecurity engineers, network engineers, network/server administrators, and a dedicated Dev Sec Ops  engineer, you will contribute to a culture of security and automation throughout the software development lifecycle.

This role is responsible for writing clean, secure, and well-documented code, as well as participating in security reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation efforts. This role requires a strong understanding of software development best practices, security principles, and the Dev Sec Ops  philosophy.

As a Dev Sec Ops  Software Developer your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Architecture, Design & Innovation:
  Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers and other developers to design and implement secure software architectures; participate in threat modeling and security risk assessments; contribute to the development of secure coding standards and best practices; research and evaluate new technologies and frameworks to improve the security and efficiency of the development process; write and maintain well-documented and testable code.
• Infrastructure & Facilities Integration:
  Work with network engineers and network/server administrators to ensure that applications are deployed and configured securely; contribute to the development of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates; participate in the automation of application deployment and configuration.
• Security, Dev Sec Ops  & Compliance:
  Write secure code that adheres to established security standards and best practices; participate in code reviews and security audits; remediate vulnerabilities identified through security scanning and testing; integrate security controls into the application development process; collaborate with the Dev Sec Ops  engineer to integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into the CI/CD pipelines; implement and maintain secure APIs and data storage solutions;
  
  participate in security incident response activities.
• System Engineering, Virtualization & Cloud Integration:
  Develop and deploy applications in virtualized and cloud environments (e.g., VMware, AWS, Azure); implement security controls for cloud-based resources and services; develop and deploy secure containers and microservices; ensure that applications are properly instrumented for security monitoring and logging.
• Monitoring, Tooling & Documentation:
  Monitor the performance and security of applications; contribute to the development of dashboards and reports to track key security metrics; document application architectures, code, and security controls; participate in training and knowledge sharing activities; implement and maintain robust logging and auditing mechanisms.

Job Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field. Additional 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 8 years  experience in software development.
• Strong understanding of software development principles and best practices.
• Experience with at least one modern programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#).
• Experience with secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST 800-series, DoD RMF, and DISA STIGs.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI and SAP eligibility preferred) is required. Security clearance level must be maintained throughout employment tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Desired Experience…