DevSecOps​/Software Engineer

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Engineer to support the development of a Kubernetes-based Platform that integrates secure development and operations for military test and training customers. This effort requires significant system engineering skills to comprehend and integrate a complex military system‑of‑systems, as well as Kubernetes and platform engineering skills to design and implement the required product. Collaborative skills with technical, operational, and program leadership colleagues are critical to success in the fast‑paced environment and frequent customer interactions.

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

ISR) Systems Division delivers mission‑critical solutions in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. This non‑remote position is located in Ogden, UT.

• Evaluates 3rd party software
  • Compliance with government requirements
  • Suitability for intended use
  • Quality
• Sets up, runs, and debugs third‑party software (as part of evaluation)
• Stands‑up development environments and features in the government AWS cloud environment
• Performs requirements validation, tracing, and gap analysis
• Performs software interface evaluations with respect to
  • Government standards
  • Government requirements
• Integration between different third‑party software packages
• Performs system‑of‑systems software integration architecting and planning
• Reports writing for all the above
• Comprehends complex system requirements and architects a solution to provide the needed capability while honoring the constraints of secure/sensitive and no‑fail missions
• Builds and evolves an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) to meet stakeholder requirements
• Designs and implements a Dev Sec Ops  solution aligning with modern DoD guidance for an ATO and/or continuous ATO
• Understands complex systems and leads integration efforts among multiple component teams
• Moderates discussions across varied external teams to identify and implement solutions to critical system requirements
• Builds proof‑of‑value platform demonstrations for stakeholders
• Deploys and supports developed products in stand‑alone military environments (clearance and some travel required)
• Educates technical and non‑technical teams on the applicability, benefits, and use of an IDP for their individual areas of responsibility
• Collaborates closely with cloud, security, and developer teams, both internal and external
• Collaborates closely with military operators and program management teams
• Continuously learns about new technologies and best practices
• Identifies and improves value streams
• Trains and mentors junior Platform Engineers
• Helps establish SDL platform engineering best practices
• Reviews 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 a MS, or 0‑4 years and a PhD
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US 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 implementation of security principles that support Dev Sec Ops  platforms, pipelines, and supporting infrastructure
• Ability to clearly present technical concepts
• Production experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters
• Experience with public, private, and bare metal clouds (AWS, vSphere, Canonical MaaS)
• Infrastructure automation experience (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef)
• Familiarity with software system design, development, deployment, and testing
• Familiarity with Day 0, Day 1, and Day 2 operations
• Experience with…