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Defense & Space, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Services, Government Contracting

DevSecOps Engineer

Colorado Springs, COOnsiteContractPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Top Secret security clearance
  • Computer Science degree
  • Java
  • Node/JS
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Chef
  • Puppet
  • Python
  • DevSecOps concepts

Nice to have

  • Cloud migration

Role summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves developing defensive cyber solutions for Space Systems Command (SSC) using rapid agile methods to protect against ground and space-based cyber threats. Responsibilities include ensuring security best practices in CI/CD pipelines, meeting security requirements for deployments, configuring cloud environments to meet STIG or DOD standards, and integrating security protocols within DevSecOps workflows. The position requires 10+ years of experience in technical roles, proficiency in languages like Java and Python, and strong understanding of DevSecOps concepts and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, Terraform, and Ansible. Cloud experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure is also expected. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and an active Top Secret security clearance are mandatory. Cloud migration experience is desired.

Dark Wolf is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Defensive Cyber Operations rapid agile development of defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space based cyber adversarial threats. A successful candidate should be a leader and problem solver with a proven ability to deliver superior results as part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. This position requires onsite support at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. This team will be based out of Colorado Springs, CO. Key responsibilities include but are nto limited to:

  • Ensuring that development and software continuous delivery and integrations uses security best practices throughout the process.
  • Ensuring capabilities deployed meet security requirements and test.
  • Working with cloud deployment activities to ensure configurations meet STIG or DOD required security standards.
  • Supporting the design, implementation, and management of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab under supervision.
  • Assisting in integrating security protocols within DevSecOps workflows.
  • Collaborating with team members to manage infrastructure and configuration using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Gaining hands-on experience with cloud systems, such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure, by supporting deployments and architecture setups.
  • Learning and assisting in software development using Java and Python.
  • Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years in technical roles related to DevSecOps, development, or system operations
  • Experience with programming languages such as Java, Node/JS, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Python
  • Strong understanding of DevSecOps concepts and tools Exposure to coding, CI/CD tools, or cloud architecture
  • Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related discipline SAFe certification for Teams, OR the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
  • Active Top Secret security clearance
  • Desired Qualifications:

  • Cloud migration experience
  • This position will be fully on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

    We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

    In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire. We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.
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