Secure Software Delivery Engineer

PeopleTec is hiring a Secure Software Delivery Engineer for our Software Deployment Team. The team's mission is to deliver GOTS and COTS software into an accredited environment by ensuring all artifacts are properly STIG'd , hardened, scanned, validated , and ready for delivery through the DevSecOps CD pipeline. This engineer is hands-on with the onboarding, hardening, and release of non-infrastructure applications , Kubernetes images, VMs, and executables , and owns the day-to-day pipeline work that gets software from vendor to accredited environment., * Onboard and manage the lifecycle of GOTS and COTS software, including Kubernetes images, VMs, and executables.

• Apply STIGs, harden artifacts, and execute scans (vulnerability, compliance, malware) as part of the intake and release process.
• Build and maintain reusable CD pipeline components and container security guardrails for non-infrastructure applications.
• Validate image provenance, signatures, and SBOMs; flag and remediate supply-chain issues.
• Execute release readiness, security, and compliance checks before delivery into the accredited environment.
• Author and maintain vendor deployment guides and delivery patterns.
• Configure, operate , and maintain non-infrastructure applications in the accredited environment.
• Coordinate with vendors, security, and accreditation teams to resolve findings and unblock releases .

• 4+ years in DevSecOps , software deployment, platform engineering, or related.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container workflows (Docker, Podman , or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs, SCAP, and hardening practices.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus, Trivy , Anchore , or Prisma/ Twistlock ).
• Familiarity with image signing and SBOM tooling (Cosign, Sigstore , Syft , or equivalent).
• Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field ( additional experience may substitute).

Desired Skills:

• Active TOP SECRET or TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience deploying COTS or GOTS software in DoD or federal accredited environments.
• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT II or higher (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with GitOps tooling ( ArgoCD , Flux) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with RMF and the ATO process.
• Experience with classified or air-gapped deployment pipelines

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce. Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields. Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.