Privateer Space

Senior DevSecOps Engineer - Cleared

Privateer Space · Washington, DC
Washington, DC was $180K–$200K Closed
Applications are closed for this role. It was originally posted 2026-08-07. It’s no longer accepting applicants — see roles Privateer Space is still hiring for →, or browse the live openings below.
Salary
$180K–$200K
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr

This position is subject to U.S. export control regulations. Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, naturalized citizens, and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) are eligible for consideration. Individuals requiring visa sponsorship or working under a temporary visa status (e.g., H-1B, L-1, F-1, OPT, CPT, etc.) are not eligible for this role.

As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in integrating security practices into the DevOps pipeline. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing infrastructure and security processes that ensure our applications are secure, scalable, and highly available. You will work closely with development, operations, and security teams to automate and streamline our operations and processes.

Compensation:
$180,000–$200,000 base salary, plus equity, benefits, and other perks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement security controls and processes in the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
  • Manage and optimize AWS environments, ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Implement and manage container orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python.
  • Conduct security assessments and vulnerability management.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the software development lifecycle.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats.
  • Perform regular audits and compliance checks to ensure adherence to security policies.
  • Mentor and guide junior DevSecOps engineers.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevSecOps or similar role.
  • Strong experience with AWS services and architecture.
  • Proficiency in using GitLab for source control and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python.
  • Solid understanding of security principles and best practices.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
  • Familiarity with IL 6/7 Environments
TerraformAWSDockerKubernetesPythonEKS
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