DevSecOps Engineer

BridgePhase is a software engineering company focused on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations.  We are dedicated to supporting the Air Force's commitment to technological superiority by providing innovative software engineering services that enhance operational efficiency, security, and agility. We strive to be a trusted partner in advancing the Air Force's mission of maintaining global readiness and dominance through superior software capabilities.

We’re looking for well-rounded engineers to join our growing team of DevSecOps and Cloud Infrastructure practitioners supporting the U.S. Air Force Unified Platform Software Factory. Based in San Antonio, the Unified Platform consists of a diverse group of industry experts that leverage agile methodologies and state-of-the-art DevSecOps practices to deliver rapid, impactful solutions to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Cyber Command.  In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting efforts related to automation and infrastructure, security implementation, technical compliance and governance, incident monitoring and response, enhancement and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, and continuous improvement.  Ideal candidates thrive on automating processes, implementing infrastructure as code, and leveraging cloud and containerization technologies to enhance efficiency and scalability. We value problem-solvers who can translate complex technical concepts into practical, mission-focused solutions.

In this position, you can expect to:

• Design and implement automated build, test, and deployment processes leveraging DevSecOps best practices.
• Manage containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
• Perform security hardening and performance tuning for EKS clusters.
• Develop and maintain Helm charts
• Optimize Kubernetes resource allocation and autoscaling configurations.
• Integrate security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible
• Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with DoD standards such as NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, and the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design
• Maintain and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-based resources
• Integrate DevSecOps tools and services to enable automated pipelines that support customer applications throughout their SDLC.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams and contribute to the development of DevSecOps strategies and roadmaps.

As with any technical environment, the exact role responsibilities will evolve with the changing needs of our client. We are looking for versatile engineers who thrive on new challenges and can readily adapt to additional responsibilities beyond those listed above.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in any of the following roles or practice areas: CI/CD, DevSecOps, AWS Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Automation for System Administration and Operations.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for building services in Cloud-based IaaS/PaaS/SaaS environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to support the deployment, troubleshooting, configuration, and interoperability of systems and software.
• Familiarity scripting languages such as Bash or Python
• Experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) solutions using tools like Packer, Terraform, Ansible, and Helm
• Proficiency in working with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
• Exceptional communication skills and desire to work in a ‘badgeless” collaborative team environment consisting of Government clients, other Contractors, and Stakeholders
• Strong desire to work in team environment and learn new skills
• Active Secret Clearance is required
• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree or industry experience equivalent
• This is a hybrid position - with both onsite and remote work supported.  All candidates must be local to the San Antonio area to support the onsite requirements. 

While we've outlined our ideal candidate, we recognize that talent comes in many forms. If you don't check every box but possess a strong technical aptitude in software engineering, a passion for problem-solving, and a drive to learn and grow, we strongly encourage you to apply. We value engineers who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a solid foundation in software engineering principles. If you're excited about the challenge of revolutionizing software delivery for the U.S. Air Force and are willing to dive into new technologies and methodologies, we want to hear from you. Our team thrives on diverse perspectives and experiences.

About Our Company:

At BridgePhase, our values are more than just words on paper - they provide the foundation for our identity as a company, shaping our culture with what we care about most. Our values help guide everything we do, including:

How we Act. We act with integrity, honesty, and respect in all we do, earning the trust of our employees, customers, and partners that establish the foundation for our collective success. We are adaptive and responsive to the needs of our stakeholders, aligning with a shared purpose and a unified vision.
How we Think. At our core, we are critical thinkers and problem solvers, leading with innovation, creativity, and knowledge to solve hard challenges at speed and scale. We bring diverse, out-of-the-box ideas, perspectives, and approaches that result in positive disruption and game-changing results for our customers.
How we Work. We work with courage, compassion, commitment, and teamwork to deliver solutions that have lasting impact and sustained value. We apply disciplined engineering principles and a proven agile approach that deliver flexible, simplified, durable and performant architectures and platforms that drive continuous improvement.
How we Help. We actively invest in our communities to create lasting, positive change. Through our strategic charitable initiatives, we not only strengthen community bonds but also empower our employees to make meaningful impacts in areas they're passionate about.

Our Benefits:

We pride ourselves on providing top-tier benefits that rival those found in larger organizations. Below are some of the perks our team enjoys: 

• Industry leading compensation
• Flexible PTO plan
• 401k plan with 6% employer matching (zero vesting period)
• Excellent health, medical and vision benefits
• Professional development budget that can be used to obtain certifications, attend conferences, and build new skills. 
• Minimum 2 days paid annually dedicated to performing community service
• Social and community outreach opportunities