Sr. DevOps Developer Security Clearance

Position: Sr. DevOps Developer with Security Clearance
The Specialized U.S. Infrastructure Operations (SUSIO) organization is seeking a Senior Dev Ops Developer to join our team in Hazelwood, MO, or Berkeley, MO. In this role, you will be at the forefront of cloud transformation for our Air Dominance (AD) program, shaping Dev Sec Ops  patterns with an “automate everything” mindset to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable solutions. You will contribute both as a hands-on developer and as a leader, mentoring junior team members and guiding cloud migration and optimization initiatives.

We are looking for a driven professional with deep expertise in automation, security, and cloud technologies who thrives in fast-paced, mission-critical environments. If you are passionate about enabling secure and reliable systems through Dev Sec Ops  innovation, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for both COTS and custom applications.
Integrate security tools (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners) into CI/CD workflows to strengthen Dev Sec Ops  practices.
Collaborate across development, operations, product, and security teams to embed security throughout the application lifecycle.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, promoting best practices in automation, cloud, and security.
Enhance operational security with advanced monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
Participate in Agile SAFe ceremonies and contribute expertise on security and automation practices.
Apply networking and network security principles (VPC, subnets, VPNs, NACLs, Security Groups) to cloud architectures.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to CI/CD pipelines, security tools, and operational processes.
Train and guide teams in CI/CD, Dev Sec Ops , and operational security methodologies.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks through automated checks.
Develop and maintain documentation for CI/CD workflows, operational procedures, and security protocols. Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 3+ years of experience in Dev Ops roles.
3+ years of experience scripting with languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar.
3+ years of experience with Dev Ops platforms and tools (e.g., Git Lab, Ansible, Terraform, Jira, Azure Dev Ops, AWS Code Build/Code Pipeline).
3+ years of experience implementing CI/CD practices with Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops, or comparable tools.
3+ years of experience working within Agile development teams.
1+ years of experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), infrastructure as code (Terraform), and automation tools (Puppet, Ansible, Chef).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer, CISSP, or Docker Certified Associate.

Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, Open Shift, Tanzu).
Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST 800-53.

Experience with network security and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
Exposure to serverless architectures and associated security considerations.