DevSecOps​/Software Engineer

Job  | Date Posted:
December 2, 2025

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Engineer to support development of a K8s-based Platform to integrate secure development and operations for military test and training customers while also providing general software subject matter expertise directly to customers. This effort will require significant system engineering skills to comprehend and integrate a complex military system of systems, and significant K8s and Platform Engineering skills to design and implement a product to deliver the required functionality.

Due to the complexity of the overall system and the intense passion of stakeholders in this critical mission area, collaborative skills (with technical, operational, and program leadership colleagues) will be critical to success. The ability to work in a very fast paced environment with constant contact with the government customer is key.

The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4

ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division's commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.

This position is a non-remote position located in Ogden, UT.

• Evaluate 3rd party software
  • Compliance with government requirements
  • Suitability for intended use
  • Quality
• Set up, run, and debug third‑party software (as part of evaluation)
• Stand‑up development environments and features in government AWS cloud environment
• Perform requirements validation, tracing, and gap analysis
• Perform software interface evaluations with respect to
  • Government standards
  • Government requirements
  • Integration between different third‑party software packages
• Perform system of systems software integration architecting and planning
• Report writing for all the above
• Comprehend complex system requirements and architect a solution to provide the needed capability while honoring the constraints of secure/sensitive and no‑fail missions
• Build and evolve an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to meet stakeholder requirements
• Design and implement a Dev Sec Ops  solution aligning with modern DoD guidance for an ATO and/or continuous ATO
• Understand complex systems and lead integration efforts among multiple component teams
• Moderate discussions across varied external teams to identify and implement solutions to critical system requirements
• Build proof‑of‑value platform demonstrations for stakeholders
• Deploy and support developed products in stand‑alone military environments (clearance and some travel required)
• Educate technical and non‑technical teams on the applicability, benefits, and use of an IDP for their individual areas of responsibility
• Collaborate closely with cloud, security, and developer teams, both internal and external
• Collaborate closely with military operators and program management teams
• Continuously learn about new technologies and best practices
• Identify and improve value streams
• Train and mentor junior Platform Engineers
• Help establish SDL platform engineering best practices
• Review the work of peers

• BS degree or equivalent experience in computer science, MIS, engineering, or related field
• 5‑10 years of related experience and a BS, or 3‑8 years and an MS, or 0‑4 years and a PhD
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance
• 3+ years of Linux Experience
• Demonstrated organization and planning skills, including an ability to prioritize multiple or competing technical tasks across one or more projects
• Ability to fulfill engineering responsibilities on assigned tasks and projects
• Knowledge of and compliance with Information Systems Engineering Procedure principles
• Proficiency in Continuous Integration pipeline development and build‑management troubleshooting
• Proficiency in Continuous Deployment of software applications via containers or installable packages
• Proven clear understanding and…