Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer

Job Title: Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Zip Code: 52498
Duration: 12 Months
Pay Rate: $ 97.91/hr
Keyword's: #cedarrapidsjobs; #softwareengineerjobs
Start Date: 1/5/2026
*This role requires that you have an Active Secret Clearance*

Join a team that's shaping the future of military communications. We're seeking a Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer to help build cutting-edge systems that keep military personnel safe, connected, and informed. Work with industry experts on next-generation embedded software, advanced satellite communications, cryptography, and state-of-the-art computing architectures.

You'll design and deploy resilient, high-performance networks for UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles-delivering low latency, high throughput, anti-jamming capabilities, mobile ad hoc features, and secure IP connectivity. If you're ready to drive innovation in embedded software and communications technology, this is the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do
* Manage complex DevSecOps pipelines for our embedded systems in air-gapped environments
* Integrate tooling, apps, and scripts into the development pipelines.
* Participate in the selection of DevSecOps technologies to enable automation for product development teams
* Develop applications and scripts to support integration of software updates
* Help manage DevSecOps work for multiple programs
* Mentor, lead, and review work for lower-level engineers
* Maintain the configuration management of software products
* Collaborate with cross-functional product development teams
* Work in an agile environment (SAFe)

***Qualifications You Must Have ***
* Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
*Active Secret Clearance
* Proven programming experience in Bash, Python, developing scripts and automation for complex workflows.
* Hands-on experience with Git version control (BitBucket, GitLab) and CI/CD pipelines (Bamboo, Jenkins, or similar) for building, testing, and deploying software.
* Experience developing and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or equivalent.
* Proficient in Linux environments, including scripting, system configuration, and software deployment.
* Familiarity with software artifact management tools such as JFrog Artifactory or equivalents.

Qualifications We Prefer:
* Experience with configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
* Familiarity with observability/monitoring tools (Grafana) and RESTful API integration.
* Strong Linux and application administration skills.
* Comfortable with C, C , and Java, and experience in multi-threaded embedded software and communication systems.
* Knowledge of IP networking and protocols.
* Experience with Atlassian tool administration and working in Agile teams.
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and produce high-quality results.
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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