DevSecOps Engineer

Minimum Clearance Required

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government.  Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country.  We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states.  Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, the Department of Defense and often focused on the space initiatives of our government customers.

I2X Technologies is looking for a sharp DevSecOps Engineer to join our growing team in Boulder, CO.

In this fully onsite role, be part of a small, fast-moving program team supporting a classified space portfolio. You will utilize DevSecOps practices across multiple projects, architect secure-by-design solutions, and build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure that meet stringent mission and security requirements. This role is ideal for a self-starter who is comfortable coding, automating, and collaborating across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in DevSecOps initiatives across multiple enclaves and projects for secure software and infrastructure delivery
• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud and on-prem environments using Infrastructure as Code toolsets such as Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or Pulumi
• Design, build, and operate automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins) with integrated security controls including SAST, DAST, SCA, container image scanning, and secret management
• Implement, harden, and manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (including RKE2, OpenShift, or Rancher), leveraging Helm, Kustomize, and umbrella charts to deploy and manage complex, multi-service systems
• Provide Linux systems administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, including troubleshooting issues across storage, operating systems, applications, and networks in classified or mission-critical environments
• Integrate security into the SDLC by enforcing secure coding practices, performing code and pipeline reviews on DevSecOps and application security principles (including OWASP Top 10)
• Establish and maintain observability capabilities (logging, metrics, tracing, alerting) to support reliability, incident response, and performance monitoring for mission systems
• Identify, prioritize, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities across applications, containers, hosts, and infrastructure, in alignment with NIST controls and DoD DevSecOps guidance
• Implement and maintain DAST and SAST tools in coordination with ISSOs, system security engineers, and development teams to support RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts and continuous monitoring
• Utilize and manage binary registries (e.g., Artifactory, Harbor, Docker Registry, Nexus) and package repositories in secure environments, ensuring compliance with program policies and security baselines
• Support and enhance compliance- and policy-as-code solutions (e.g., OPA, Conftest, Checkov) to enforce security baselines, configuration standards, and deployment guardrails across Kubernetes, cloud, and IaC artifacts
• Collaborate with systems engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and vendor teams to ensure software and infrastructure designs meet security, performance, availability, and accreditation requirements
• Support and contribute to program documentation and security artifacts, including architecture and deployment documentation, security plans, DevSecOps process documentation, and material for technical reviews and readiness events
• Work with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to translate security and DevSecOps requirements into actionable user stories and tasks; support Agile ceremonies and iterative delivery of secure capabilities
• Drive continuous improvement in automation, tooling, and processes to increase deployment frequency, reduce change failure rates, and strengthen the overall security posture of the program.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance, with ability and willingness to obtain/maintain TS/SCI
• 6+ years of experience, with additional education, training, and certifications able to count towards total years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree, or additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Professional software/DevSecOps experience in mission-critical defense, space, or aerospace environments; familiarity with DoD DevSecOps, Agile, & NIST controls
• Strong Linux (RHEL) administration and scripting skills (Bash, Python), including system hardening, automation, and troubleshooting across storage, OS, application, and network layers
• Hands-on experience with containers and orchestration (Kubernetes with RKE2, OpenShift, or Rancher) and managing binary/container registries (Artifactory, Docker Registry, Harbor, Nexus)
• Expertise in DevOps/DevSecOps practices: CI/CD pipeline design and operation, integrating security controls (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning, secret management), and secure SDLC implementation
• Advanced Infrastructure as Code and cloud skills: Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, building and managing AWS/Azure/GCP environments with monitoring/observability
• Experience with test automation and GitLab CI/CD or similar CI/CD platforms
• Experience with configuration management and maintaining traceability between software baselines, infrastructure code, and DevSecOps artifacts
• Experience with virtualized hosts and platforms (e.g., VMware)
• Basic network understanding and diagnostics, including TCP/IP, routing, firewalls, and VPNs

Desired Experience and Skills

• Prior experience supporting classified space or defense programs
• Experience supporting AI/ML application infrastructure and associated data pipelines in secure environments
• Relevant certifications, such as: Cloud: AWS/Azure/GCP Architect or DevOps Engineer, DevOps/DevSecOps: Kubernetes (CKA/CKS), CI/CD tooling certifications, Security: CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, Security+, or equivalent
• Experience with policy-as-code and compliance-as-code solutions (e.g., OPA, Conftest, Checkov)
• Experience in Python and associated frameworks, plus Git-based workflows and collaboration tools

Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required
• Active DoD Secret clearance, with ability and willingness to obtain/maintain TS/SCI

Additional Information:In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. I2X Technologies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to work station. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies does not discriminate, and the company provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, pregnancy or parenthood, handicap or disability, genetics, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. 

I2X Technologies adheres to all federal, state and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against you in violation of these laws. I2X Technologies reserves the right to apply CIRI Shareholder preference to qualified Shareholders in employment and advancement opportunities.  

I2X Technologies participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. 

Reasonable Accommodation:

I2X Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with I2X Technologies, please email I2XHR@i2xisys.com.