SecDevOps Engineer

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Sec Dev Ops  Engineer (Level
4) to join our COMSEC team within the Core Systems and Components group. In this role, you will play a critical part in integrating security practices into our development and operations workflows, ensuring the protection of our most sensitive systems and communications. You will work at the intersection of security, software development, and infrastructure - helping to build and maintain secure, reliable systems that support Blue Origin's mission.

You will collaborate closely with:

• Cybersecurity teams to define and enforce security policies and standards
• Software Developers to embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) to ensure secure, stable, and scalable operations

• Design, implement, and maintain secure Dev Ops pipelines and infrastructure
• Integrate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows
• Support COMSEC operations by ensuring secure communication systems and tools meet applicable standards
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities across development and production environments
• Enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices across engineering teams
• Monitor systems for security threats and respond to incidents in collaboration with Cybersecurity teams
• Partner with SREs to build resilient, security-hardened infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with relevant government and industry security frameworks and regulations

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in Dev Ops, Sec Dev Ops , or a related engineering discipline
• Proven experience integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
• Hands-on experience with security tools such as SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM platforms
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong understanding of networking, encryption, and secure communications
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-00-series, RMF, or CMMC

• Active U.S. Security Clearance or ability to obtain one
• Experience with COMSEC equipment, policies, and key management
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or Certified Dev Sec Ops  Professional
• Experience applying NIST SP 800-53 security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations
• Experience working in an aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment
• Familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform or Ansible

Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $ - $

Other site ranges may differ

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