Senior DevSecOps Engineer

BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations. Our mission is to empower our clients and employees to realize their potential, achieve amazing results, and advance the mission of our Federal government. We do this by providing an environment that fosters the growth, innovation, collaboration, and delivery excellence needed to achieve successful and lasting transformative IT modernization. With BridgePhase, federal agencies gain a trusted partner dedicated to delivering high-performing solutions that advance the nation's most critical objectives. We're seeking a skilled DevSecOps Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting a DoD software factory. All candidates must have an active Secret clearance or above to be eligible for hire. This is a remote role although local to San Antonio is ideal. In this position, you can expect to: Design and implement automated build, test, and deployment processes leveraging DevSecOps best practices that align with DoD cybersecurity objectives. Manage containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker to support cyber defense platforms. Perform security hardening and performance tuning for EKS clusters in compliance with DoD and COSC guidelines. Develop and maintain Helm charts for secure, repeatable Kubernetes deployments. Optimize Kubernetes resource allocation and autoscaling configurations to support dynamic mission workloads. Integrate security tools and continuous scanning practices into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid delivery of hardened code. Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Maintain compliance with security controls per NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, and the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design. Manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure with a focus on security, scalability, and reliability. Enable automated pipelines that integrate security and operational requirements throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile engineers who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above. Required Qualifications: Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for building services in IaaS/PaaS/SaaS in Cloud environments Minimum 3 years of experience working in an Agile delivery environment Experience deploying and maintaining production workloads using one or more public cloud service providers with a strong preference for AWS or Azure. Experience building and maintaining automated pipelines used for CI/CD, process automation, and/or data processing tasks Familiarity with Linux and scripting (Bash and Python, etc.) Experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) solutions using tools like Packer, Terraform, Ansible, and Helm Proven aptitude to create scripts and/or templates to automate and/or bootstrap infrastructure provisioning and management tasks Exceptional communication skills and desire to work in a ‘badgeless” collaborative team environment consisting of Government clients, other Contractors, and Stakeholders Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering related discipline Desired Certifications include AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS). While we've outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don't check every box but possess a strong technical aptitude in software engineering, a passion for problem-solving, and a drive to learn and grow, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value engineers who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a solid foundation in software engineering principles. If you're excited about the challenge of revolutionizing secure software delivery for the U.S. Air Force and are willing to dive into new technologies and methodologies, we want to hear from you. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences. About Our Company: At BridgePhase, our values shape our culture and guide our actions. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect, earning trust and fostering collective success. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers, driving innovation and positive disruption to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. Our work is characterized by courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant solutions that drive continuous improvement and have lasting impact and sustained value. Additionally, we invest in our communities through strategic charitable initiatives, empowering our employees to make meaningful contributions to causes they are passionate about. Our Benefits: We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Below are some of the perks our team enjoys: Competitive compensation based on experience Flexible PTO plan Paid Sick Leave 100% Paid Paternal Leave (16 weeks Maternity, 6 weeks Paternity) 401k plan with 6% employer matching (zero vesting period) Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits Professional development budget that can be used for certifications and training Paid community service days Experience Requirements Experienced