Ground Software DevOps Release Engineer III (TS/SCI Required) - Blue Ring (DevSecOps)

Location: Denver, CO, or Reston, VA; U.S. citizenship, nationality, permanent residency, refugee status, or asylum status is required.

Base pay: $164,652–$230,512.80 for VA applicants; $150,931–$211,303.05 for CO applicants.

Company

hirify.global develops reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems, including Blue Ring spacecraft for national security missions.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end software release lifecycle for ground-based systems supporting space missions.
• Design, develop, integrate, and maintain ground systems for national security space initiatives.
• Bridge development, security, and operations while supporting stable, automated, and secure production environments.
• Manage code quality gates with Fortify static and dynamic analysis tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on system architecture and detailed design specifications.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and processes while ensuring regulatory and security compliance.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience focused on national security space software, standards, and automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, encryption, and data integrity principles.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Fortify SCA, Fortify SSC, or similar SAST/DAST tools.
• Experience with AWS or Azure, DevSecOps practices, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong experience managing AWS, Azure, or GCP infrastructure; expertise with Docker and Kubernetes, including EKS, GKE, or OpenShift.
• Strong Linux administration and networking knowledge, problem-solving ability, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust, maintain professional relationships, work collaboratively, and contribute to an inclusive culture.

Nice to have

• CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, CCNA, or AWS/Azure cloud certifications.
• 1–3 years of general IT administration, help desk, or systems support experience.
• Experience defining and tracking software BOMs with tools such as Trivy and dependency tracking solutions.
• Familiarity with NIST SSDF, SLSA, hardened images such as Chainguard or Iron Bank, and programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or scientific field.
• Experience with space mission ground systems, spacecraft subsystems, and associated subsystem software.
• Familiarity with FHA, FMECA, and FTA system safety analysis techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a safety-focused, collaborative, and inclusive workplace.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and up to 5% 401(k) company matching.
• Education Support Program, stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week, up to four weeks of paid time off, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Background checks are required; additional checks may apply to certain job profiles.