Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Senior DevSecOps Engineer
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Package: Competitive Salary + Equity + Benefits + Flexible PTO

Are you a Senior DevSecOps Engineer passionate about building secure, automated, and scalable infrastructure to support space-grade systems?

On offer is the opportunity to join a high-growth aerospace company revolutionizing satellite design and production through computational engineering and automation. You’ll take ownership of mission-critical infrastructure, from secure CI/CD pipelines and containerized workflows to Zero Trust access and compliance frameworks.

Join a team shaping the future of spacecraft design and manufacturing, enabling rapid, cost-effective, and secure development of next-generation satellites. You’ll play a key role in integrating security-first DevOps practices, ensuring robust performance across cloud, code, and mission environments.

This position would suit a hands-on DevSecOps professional seeking deep ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to help engineer the backbone of a modern aerospace platform.

Key Responsibilities
* Administer and secure a GitLab environment, managing CI/CD pipelines, runners, and integrations.
* Configure and optimize automated build, test, and deployment pipelines for rapid iteration.
* Manage containerized workflows using Docker and OCI registries (e.g. Harbor).
* Implement and maintain Cloudflare Zero Trust architecture for secure internal access.
* Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) across the software lifecycle.
* Support compliance efforts with NIST 800-171 / 800-53, providing audit evidence and documentation.
* Automate infrastructure using Terraform, Helm, and other IaC frameworks.
* Monitor and enhance infrastructure security, resilience, and performance.
* Mentor engineers and advocate for DevSecOps best practices across teams.

Essential Skills and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
* 5+ years’ experience in DevSecOps, DevOps, or SRE roles.
* Hands-on expertise with GitLab administration and CI/CD pipeline design.
* Strong background in container management (Docker, Harbor).
* Proven experience managing Zero Trust deployments (Cloudflare preferred).
* Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and/or NIST 800-53 compliance frameworks.
* Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Helm).
* Eligible for or possessing a U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Qualifications
* Experience with Kubernetes administration and orchestration.
* Proficiency in Python scripting and automation.
* Experience with MDM tools (e.g. Microsoft Intune).
* Familiarity with Apache Airflow DAGs.
* Cloud experience with AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
* Certifications such as CISSP, CKA, or GitLab Certified Associate.
* Advanced degree in a relevant technical field.

If you’re ready to help secure and automate the digital infrastructure powering the next generation of spacecraft, apply now or send your resume to jake.payne@newspacetechnical.com