What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevSecOps Engineer position at ARA Brand?
This position supports two programs with mission applications focused on software modernization, containerization, hardening, and deployment to security‑compliant cloud infrastructure. Based out of Pittsburgh, PA, this position is part of a multi‑disciplinary, collaborative team of software, IT, and security engineers at Neya Systems, a subsidiary of ARA, delivering the next generation of cloud‑ and web‑enabled modeling and simulation software.
As a valued team contributor, your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines, working with developers to containerize both new and existing code, deploying to on‑premises and cloud‑based Kubernetes clusters, managing releases of mission applications into customer environments, and implementing Terraform to deploy secure, compliant cloud infrastructure. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite in Pittsburgh, PA.
Due to the nature of the work and interactions with the intelligence community and DoD programs, you must be a U.S. citizen and possess an active Secret‑level security clearance or higher.
DevSecOps Engineer Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science with 8–10 years of related experience,
OR
Master’s degree with 6–8 years of related experience.
DevSecOps Cloud Engineer Required Technology & Skills:
• 4 years of experience with Terraform IaC for cloud providers (AWS preferred)
• 4 years of experience with Kubernetes and containers
• 4 years of experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab, GitHub, Atlassian, or similar)
• 2 years of experience with at least one object‑oriented programming language (Python, Java, C , JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang, or similar)
• Experience with security patching and remediation
• Strong teamwork orientation and excellent written/oral communication skills
Required Certifications:
• CompTIA Security (or DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 equivalent)
• AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps, or DevOps) preferred
• Kubernetes Certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS) preferred
• Linux OS Certification (RHCSA/RHCE or similar) preferred
About Us:
Neya Systems, a subsidiary of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), is a leading robotics and autonomy company committed to delivering innovative solutions for defense and national security. As part of ARA—an employee‑owned international research and engineering organization—we benefit from a culture rooted in technical excellence, creative problem‑solving, and mission‑driven innovation.
ARA has over 2,200 employee‑owners across the U.S. and Canada, providing expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies; software and simulation; environmental technologies; and advanced systems analysis. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in shaping the company’s direction, and we are proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), which supports and promotes professional development for women across the organization.