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Job description
BAE Systems is hiring a Senior DevSecOps Engineer — a full-time, based in Sterling, VA role ($150k–$254k). Apply directly on BAE Systems's careers page below.
Senior DevSecOps Engineer/Software Engineer
Location: Sterling, Virginia, United States
Category: Engineering & Technology
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a Software Engineer/ DevSecOps (Senior) to join our visible technical program driving the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) cloud platform that supports collection, management and analysis of digital engineering information in an architecture that provides seamless digital thread and enables tool interoperability, including data structures suitable for AI applications. This program delivers engineering services for Linux and Windows cloud-based infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government customer community.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy and maintain infrastructure in a cloud-based environment (AWS)
- Deploy Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)
- Configure and Deploy Applications as Code (AaC)
- Develop and maintain an automated CI/CD pipeline for DBs, Servers, and applications using DevSecOps tools to include Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Selenium
- Configure IdAM, Active Directory, LDAP resources
- Deploy and maintain complex modern cloud architectures
- Create and update technical documentation (e.g., user guides, ‘how to’ guides, infrastructure diagrams)
- Prepare technical presentations for government and senior leadership
- Work effectively in a group environment
- Create testing plans for infrastructure and applications
- Work across infrastructure that contains both Linux (60%) and Windows (40%)
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical, management and customer both written and verbally
- Utilize robust troubleshooting skills
- Instill and apply solid engineering rigor, to include configuration management, testing
- Develop/engineer as part of an Agile scrum team
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
We are actively seeking candidates with a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field is required. Specific skills include the following:
- At a minimum, meet DOD 8140 requirements (Security+ CE Certification)
- Expertise working with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), test automation and / or DevSecOps on iterative development projects
- Solid ability to demonstrate solid engineering rigor
Demonstrated experience with system testing and validation
Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills
Experience with Cloud architecture and system design (prefer AWS, but will consider Azure)
Strong documentation skills
Familiar with Agile Methodologies
Ability to accurately decompose tasks for Jira stories
Developing integration interfaces using Python, PowerShell, and Groovy
Experience and comfortability with Basic DevOps Tooling (Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, Active Directory, IdAM, and LDAP)
Familiarity with Containerized Development environments (Rancher, Kubernetes)
Expertise with creating robust test plans
Ability to quickly get familiar with customer system security requirements and processes
Preparation and maintenance of system components
Experience with API Gateways, catalogs
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) infrastructure and tools
- Experience with Cloud solution optimization
- Experience configuring and instrumenting Virtualization tools (Grafana, Splunk)
- Experience with
- Other Cloud experience (Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM)
- Integration of virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques
- Assist with leading and overseeing a total system perspective including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies and requirements of cloud services, infrastructure and security domains
- SharePoint admin systems engineering experience
- IBM Enterprise Lifcycle Management systems engineering experience
- TeamWork Cloud/Cameo systems engineering experience
- Tableau systems engineering experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Senior DevSecOps Engineer at BAE Systems?
The estimated salary range for Senior DevSecOps Engineer at BAE Systems is $150,000 - $254,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Senior DevSecOps Engineer at BAE Systems?
The required skills for Senior DevSecOps Engineer at BAE Systems include: AWS, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Selenium, Active Directory, LDAP, Python, PowerShell, Groovy, Kubernetes, CompTIA Security+, Agile, JIRA.
What is the seniority level for Senior DevSecOps Engineer at BAE Systems?
Senior DevSecOps Engineer at BAE Systems is a Senior level position.
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