What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevSecOps Engineer Senior position at Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.?
About the Program:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled DevSecOps Engineer to join the team in Los Angeles, CA.You will be joining an advanced initiative aimed at enhancing missile defense capabilities by utilizing assets positioned in orbit to detect, track, and neutralize incoming threats before they reach their targets. The effort involves integrating cutting-edge sensor technologies, advanced guidance systems, and precision engagement mechanisms to address emerging threats, including ballistic and hypersonic missiles. By intercepting threats at critical points in their flight trajectory, these systems complement naval missile defense networks, providing an added layer of security to safeguard national interests and global stability.
Contract Overview:
Golden Dome is a national-level, whole-of-nation initiative in which you will play a critical role in advancing next-generation homeland defense capabilities. If you are seeking a fast-paced position focused on developing innovative software for the Space-Based Interceptor mission, this opportunity is designed for you.
Job Responsibilities:
- DevSecOps Implementation: Design, implement, and manage DevSecOps pipelines to enable secure and efficient delivery of software solutions under the Golden Dome contract.
- Automation and CI/CD: Develop and maintain automated build, deployment, and testing pipelines for cloud-based and on-premises environments.
- Security Integration: Incorporate advanced security tools and practices (e.g., static and dynamic code analysis, vulnerability scanning, container security) into the software development lifecycle.
- Infrastructure Management: Deploy and manage infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions to simplify provisioning and configuration while ensuring security and scalability.
- Platform Monitoring: Utilize monitoring and logging tools to ensure optimal performance, availability, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
- Collaboration: Partner with development, operations, and cybersecurity teams to manage risks, resolve vulnerabilities, and implement best practices.
- Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure alignment with DoD directives, security frameworks (RMF/NIST, DISA STIGs), and Golden Dome contractual obligations.
- Tooling: Champion modern DevSecOps tools and technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Rancher, Ansible).
- Documentation: Create detailed technical documentation for system architecture, pipelines, and security processes to ensure audit readiness and knowledge transfer.
Required Qualifications:
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role for DoD contracts, preferably within a high-security environment.
- Strong expertise in secure DevOps methodologies and tooling.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization/orchestration tools (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Proficient in scripting and programming languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.).
- Familiarity with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation.
- Understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements, DISA STIGs, RMF, and NIST frameworks.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with 10 years' related experience; Master's degree preferred.
Required Security Clearance:
- Must have an Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- 2 years' prior experience for access to Special Access Program Information (SAP), or Controlled Access Program (CAP); must have 1 year in the last 5 years.
The pay range for this position in California is $170,000/year to $200,000/ year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.
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- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
MTSI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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