# Senior Staff / Senior DevSecOps Engineer

- **Company:** SciTec
- **Location:** Dayton, OH, US (Not specified)
- **Salary:** Salary not disclosed
- **Contract:** Full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26

## Job description

SciTec, a Firefly Aerospace company, is a dynamic non-traditional defense contractor that delivers advanced technologies in support of U.S. National Security and Defense. For the past forty-five plus years, we have supported Department of Defense customers by developing innovative remote sensing algorithms, tools, and techniques to deliver world-class data exploitation capabilities supporting missile defense; intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance; space domain awareness; and aircraft survivability missions.
Important Notice: SciTec exclusively works on U.S. government contracts that require U.S. citizenship for all employees. SciTec cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employee work visas of any type. Further, U.S. citizenship is a requirement to obtain and keep a security clearance. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Active Top Secret security clearance required.
We are seeking a Senior Staff / Senior DevSecOps Engineer to design, develop, and sustain high-quality CI/CD pipelines, containerize applications, and applications to deploy cloud-based platforms. This role focuses on distributed systems, microservices, and real-time data pipelines, working closely with scientific and technical users in a mission-focused environment.
The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor with deep Configuration as Code (CaC), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Kubernetes expertise ready to make a real impact and solve complex challenges with passion.
Key Responsibilities
Design, maintain, and improve CI pipelines (GitLab CI) for secure software builds and deployments
Orchestrate automated deployments across development, test, and production environments using Helm and Kustomize
Ability to perform tasks aligned with team and product goals with limited technical oversight and guidance.
Integrate CI pipelines with tools for artifact management, testing, code quality, and security scanning
Maintain and implement Helm charts for application deployments
Ensure adherence to cybersecurity protocols and secure coding practices
Support software vulnerability scanning (Static & Dynamic Analysis Tools) and remediation processes
Requirements
The following minimum qualifications are required for the position:
Active Top Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field
5+ years of DevOps engineering, system administration and infrastructure management
Container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm
2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
Proven ability to automate complex workflows and processes
Design systems to maximize ability to audit and observe
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical disciplines
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional experience working in Linux environments
Experience using version control systems such as Git
Candidates who have any of the following skills will be preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field
10+ years of DevOps engineering, system administration and infrastructure management
Container orchestration with tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Kustomize, or Helm
2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code tooling (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, etc.)
Proven ability to automate complex workflows and processes
Design systems to maximize ability to audit and observe
Proficient in Python scripting
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, well-tested code
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.
Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
4% Safe Harbor 401(k) match
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $127,000 - $193,000. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Vet/Disabled.

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