DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Company Description:

PSG is an innovative digital engineering company founded in 2007 and located in Goodyear, AZ. From inception, the company has supported DoD and Intelligence Community advanced spaceborne and airborne sensor processing software application development. PSG’s work spans the system lifecycle and applies agile systems software techniques that make us highly competitive in today’s complex digital engineering environments. PSG combines Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools along with Agile software development methods to drive innovative solutions in remote sensing, information analytics, and data management, from Research & Development (R&D) to operational deployment on platform or in the cloud. The PSG team is highly skilled and experienced in RF engineering, digital signal processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), and modeling & simulation (M&S). PSG embraces a unique Systems Software development culture to advance our ability to serve customers with innovation at speed.

Position Description:

The DevSecOps Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure software delivery pipelines and cloud-native infrastructure. This role requires hands-on expertise in scripting, automation, containerization, and AWS services, along with adhering to best security practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The DevSecOps Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including software engineers, system administrators, and product owners—to ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Scripting & Automation:

• Develop and maintain Python and Bash scripts to automate recurring tasks, enhance operational efficiency, and support CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate scripts with Jenkins pipelines for robust build, test, and deployment automation.

Cloud Infrastructure & AWS Services:

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable solutions on AWS .
• Manage and optimize containerized workloads in AWS and on-premise environments.

Security & Certificates:

• Oversee certificate management for secure communication channels and applications.
• Implement software vulnerability mitigation and infrastructure security best practices throughout the SDLC.

Container Orchestration & Kubernetes:

• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and scalability of containerized applications.
• Monitor cluster health, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource usage.

Systems & Infrastructure Administration:

• Administer Linux environments, including user management, patching, and performance tuning.
• Oversee software dependency management and infrastructure dependency management to ensure consistent, secure, and stable environments.

Legacy Code Debugging & Maintenance:

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in legacy codebases , offering guidance on refactoring, performance improvement, and modernization.

Technical Design & Documentation:

• Develop detailed design documents, architectural diagrams, and operational runbooks.
• Ensure system changes are thoroughly documented and adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to communicate project progress, risks, and requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.

Networking & Infrastructure:

• Apply computer networking fundamentals to optimize and secure data flow, ensuring reliability and redundancy.
• Collaborate with network teams to integrate on-premise and cloud environments seamlessly.

Low Priority/Ad-Hoc Tools (as needed):

• Utilize Jira for task tracking and project management.
• Provide minimal support for Apache Spark environments if required.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility (with CI Polygraph preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years relevant experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or related software engineering roles.

Preferred skills or experience:

Technical:

• Proficiency in Bash for scripting and automation.
• In-depth understanding of Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong background in Linux systems administration and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.
• Knowledge of security best practices, including certificate management, vulnerability scanning, and patching.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills to interact with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging DevSecOps practices and tooling.

Project & Process Ownership:

• Drive continuous improvement in DevSecOps processes, ensuring alignment with organizational and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate in agile ceremonies to refine tasks, estimate complexity, and deliver incremental value.

Quality Assurance & Testing:

• Implement test-driven development , automated testing, and code reviews to ensure high code quality and reliability.
• Track and address software vulnerabilities quickly through patching, remediation, and thorough documentation.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Document architectural decisions, implementation details, and operational guidelines.
• Create and maintain technical runbooks and user manuals, enabling knowledge sharing across the organization.

Mentorship & Leadership:

• Provide guidance and best practice recommendations to junior engineers.
• Advocate for a culture of security and compliance across the development teams.

Certifications:

• IAT Level II or willingness to obtain within one year.