What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at DSD Laboratories?
About the Company
We are looking for talented DevSecOps Engineers at multiple experience levels to support mission-critical Department of Defense programs. You will design, build, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines that directly support national security objectives. If you thrive in fast-paced technical environments and want your work to matter, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
Security Clearance Requirement: All positions require CompTIA Security CE and eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. An active Secret clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, build, maintenance, and troubleshooting of secure DevSecOps pipelines and automation capabilities for mission systems
- Assist with CI/CD pipeline configuration, infrastructure provisioning, scripting, and test automation
- Support system sustainment, database security and compliance activities, vulnerability scan review, and patching
- Assist with RMF, STIG, and NIST 800-53 compliance, ATO evidence collection, and automated security checks
- Document repeatable deployment and sustainment processes
- Work under technical direction with opportunities to grow into greater ownership over time
Qualifications
- 0 to 2 years of experience in software development, systems administration, cloud support, DevOps, cybersecurity, or infrastructure support
- Familiarity with Git, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, Bash, or Python
- Basic understanding of cloud security, vulnerability scanning, and technical documentation
- CompTIA Security CE or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
Preferred Skills
- Active Secret clearance
- 1 to 3 years supporting DoD, federal, or regulated technical environments
- Exposure to CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, vulnerability scanning, configuration management, RMF/STIG documentation, or test automation
- AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Network , Linux , Cloud , or Terraform Associate certification
- Coursework, bootcamp, or certificate in cloud engineering, cybersecurity, or DevOps automation
Salary : $10,000 - $120,000