Senior DevOps Software Engineer

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide.

ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains.

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Position Description

ENSCO Inc is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success, safety, and security to governments and private industries worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced Senior DevOps Software Engineer to join a Systems Engineering team defining the next generation of space communication systems supporting Air Force Military Satellite Communications. The candidate will support Systems Engineering & Integration activities in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment. The candidate will interface and collaborate with SE&I team members, contractors, government civilians and members of the USAF. The candidate will lead and support several working groups responsible for leading technical discussion, resolve and identify risk, requirement gaps, developing briefings, writing and tracking action items, and authoring meeting minutes.

Responsibilities

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force’s Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. This position is on-site at El Segundo, CA. Some of the job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain and enhance Helm charts for deployment of Docker-based microservices
• Help with release management and deployment of microservices in a Kubernetes environment (AWS EKS, Azure AKS)
• Help with vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response automation.
• Work with developers to implement secure coding practices and application security testing.
• Deploy DevOps practices for automating the software engineering practices across multiple projects.
• Ensure we have solid, foundational processes in place. The design decisions you will make in this position will have a direct and lasting impact on the success of the entire software team and organization.
• The DevOps Engineer will work directly with internal and external stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and identify key technologies and architecture design patterns used by the team.
• Stand up agile development teams and will oversee the instantiation of DevOps pipelines in both on-prem and cloud environments.
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems; other degrees will be considered with relevant work experience
• 7 years of experience in DevOps software development and infrastructure design
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Ability to design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructure solutions (AWS, Azure)
• Proficiency in maintaining CI/CD pipelines with security best practices (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD)
• Ability to help with release management and deployment of microservices in a Kubernetes environment (AWS EKS, Azure AKS)
• Strong knowledge of Helm charts for deployment of Docker-based microservices
• Knowledge of logging, monitoring, and alerting capabilities using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK Stack
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong Passion for conducting research, tackling complex problems, and continuously learning and adopting new technologies
• Organization capability with ability to handle competing priorites
• Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, and presentation skills
• ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A DOD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
  
  

Qualifications Desired

• 10 years of DevOps software development and infrastructure design
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Docker Certified Associate, or Kubernetes Administrator
• Experience with CI/CD on classified software development networks
  
  

Work Location Type: On-Site

Required Certifications: None

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain

Employment Type: Regular Full-time

Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment

Drug Screen Required: None

Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No

Salary Range

$134,000 - $168,000 USD

REAL ID Requirement

This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here.

Benefits

At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.

Export Control and Licensing

This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government.

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EEO Statement

ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability