DevSecOps Engineer (Defense)

TL;DR

DevSecOps Engineer (Defense): Building and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure for defense-focused software systems with an accent on automated security scanning, compliance enforcement, and container security. Focus on integrating security controls into classified and unclassified environments while ensuring rapid, scalable delivery.

Location: Must be based in El Segundo, California, United States

Salary: $110,000–$160,000

Company

hirify.global is a defense technology company building advanced distributed networks to empower warfighters and commercial operators.

What you will do

• Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.
• Automate security and compliance controls including SAST, DAST, SCA, and policy-as-code enforcement.
• Manage container security posture, including image hardening and Kubernetes security configurations.
• Collaborate with software engineers to identify and remediate application security vulnerabilities.
• Support RMF/ATO activities by automating evidence collection and compliance reporting.
• Maintain infrastructure-as-code with integrated security controls and least-privilege access.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required at time of hire
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
• 4–7 years of experience in DevOps, software engineering, or cybersecurity
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go for automation and infrastructure-as-code
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes security
• Working knowledge of cloud security on AWS GovCloud or Azure Government

Nice to have

• Active TS clearance
• Experience with NIST RMF ATO processes and CMMC Level 2/3 practices
• Knowledge of software supply chain security (SBOM, artifact signing)
• Experience with GitOps and policy-as-code frameworks like OPA or Kyverno

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay
• Unlimited PTO and 'No meeting Fridays'
• Free daily lunch and casual dress code
• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants