DevSecOps Engineer - JobID-0033

About the role

About The Role:
Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to be part of our Undersea Warfare team and based out of our Fall River, MA location.

At IDT, we are committed to delivering advanced technologies that protect and empower our nation’s security. The DevSecOps team is central to this mission, integrating security, automation, and operational practices into the software development lifecycle. We provide a standardized developer platform that integrates CI/CD pipelines, security scanning, infrastructure automation, and developer tooling across both connected and classified environments. A portion of this work occurs in air-gapped environments, where automation, repeatability, and disciplined processes are critical to success.

Clearance & Location Requirements:
All applicants must currently possess an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on-site position, based out of our Fall River, MA location.

What You Will Do:
Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab and Jenkins, following established enterprise patterns
Integrate and operate automated security controls within pipelines, including SAST, SCA, container scanning, SBOM generation, and secrets detection
Support and maintain core Software Factory tooling (e.g., GitLab, artifact repositories, scanning tools, CI/CD infrastructure)
Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized workloads using Kubernetes (RKE2 or similar distributions)
Operate and support DevSecOps platforms within air-gapped classified environments, including: packaging and deploying dependencies
troubleshooting environment-specific issues
supporting repeatable software delivery without external connectivity

Assist in enforcing compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, DISA STIGs, RMF) through automation and pipeline controls
Investigate and resolve technical issues across CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and tooling, documenting root causes and solutions
Gather developer feedback and identify opportunities to improve platform usability, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and infrastructure teams to support coordinated delivery efforts

Who You Are (Required):
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent full-time professional experience
5+ years of full-time professional software and/or cybersecurity experience
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Experience in software development processes
Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab)
Familiarity with container orchestration with Kubernetes
Hands-on familiarity with scripting (Python, Bash) or infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible) for automation of security tasks.
Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow

What Makes You Stand Out:
Experience working in a DevSecOps or DevOps role
Familiarity with secure software development practices and automated security testing tools
Expertise in identifying, analyzing, and remediating software vulnerabilities, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and penetration testing methodologies.
Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, or RMF
Experience working in defense, government, or other mission-critical domains.

If you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.
Pay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000
This amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.